Refute and Resist

Refute

Refute verb - To declare not to be true.

Resist and refute are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Resist" instead a verb "Refute".

Nearby Words: refutation, refutable, refuting

Resist

Resist verb - To refuse to give in to.

Refute and resist are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refute" instead a verb "Resist".

Common collocations

power refute power resist power
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