disprove

[ dis-proov ]

verb (used with object)

disproved, disproving.

1. to prove (an assertion, claim, etc.) to be false or wrong; refute; invalidate:

   I disproved his claim.

   Synonyms: confute, negate, contradict, discredit

disprove

/ dɪsˈpruːv /

verb

1. tr to show (an assertion, claim, etc) to be incorrect

Derived Forms

• disˈprovable, adjective
• disˈproval, noun

Other Word Forms

• dis·prova·ble adjective
• dis·prover noun
• undis·prova·ble adjective
• undis·proved adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disprove¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Anglo-French, Old French desprover, equivalent to des- dis- ¹( def ) + prover prove

Example Sentences

According to his attorney, this footage allegedly disproves the allegations Lively leveled against Baldoni in the lawsuit.

From Salon

He called the report, “a document filled with unproven claims that me and my colleagues were never given a proper chance to fully review, rebuke and disprove.”

From Los Angeles Times

In such cases, they can produce evidence to disprove or mitigate the failed test.

From BBC

Research has long since disproved this association in terms of mental health and the situation is nuanced for addiction.

From Salon

One man told police he had seen Lindsay being dragged into a car and had followed it to a nearby reservoir but his claims were disproved.

From BBC

Related Words

• belie
• confound
• contradict
• discredit
• impugn
• invalidate
• negate
• rebut
• refute