Refute and Repudiate

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Refute

Refute verb - To declare not to be true.
Usage example: while he was publicly refuting rumors of a merger, behind the scenes the CEO was working to effect that very outcome
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Repudiate is a synonym for refute in deny topic. In some cases you can use "Repudiate" instead a verb "Refute", when it comes to topics like discredit.
Nearby Words: refutation, refutable, refuting

Repudiate

Repudiate verb - To declare not to be true.
Usage example: vigorously repudiated the charge that she had lied on her résumé
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Refute is a synonym for repudiate in deny topic. You can use "Refute" instead a verb "Repudiate".
Nearby Words: repudiation, repudiating

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claim refute claim repudiate claim
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