Refute and Withdraw

Refute

Refute verb - To declare not to be true.

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

Nearby Words: refutation, refutable, refuting

Withdraw

Withdraw verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).
Usage example: withdrew the offer of surrender upon hearing the terms

Refute and withdraw are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refute" instead a verb "Withdraw".

Nearby Words: withdrawn, withdrawal, withdrawing, withdrawable

Common collocations

power refute power withdraw power
charge refute charge withdraw charge
story refute story withdraw story
statement refute statement withdraw statement
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