re·fute (r -fy t )tr.v. re·fut·ed, re·fut·ing, re·futes 1. To prove to be false or erroneous; overthrow by argument or proof: refute testimony. 2. To deny the accuracy or truth of: refuted the results of the poll. [Latin ref  t re; see bhau- in Indo-European roots.]re·fut  a·bili·ty (r-fyt -bl-t , r fy-t-) n.re·fut a·ble (r-fyt-bl, rfy-t-) adj.re·fut a·bly adv.re·fut er n. |
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