Refute and Uphold

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Refute

Refute verb - To declare not to be true.
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Uphold is an antonym for refute in discredit topic.
Nearby Words: refutation, refutable, refuting

Uphold

Uphold verb - To continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections.
Usage example: determined to uphold her views in the face of all challenges
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Refute is an antonym for uphold.
Nearby Words: upholder, upholding
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Common collocations

hero refute hero uphold hero
people refute people uphold people
right refute right uphold right
theory refute theory uphold theory
Other words: stereotypes.
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