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VERB

refute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contradict counter disprove expose oppose quash rebut repudiate squelch

STRONG

abnegate break burn cancel confute contend contravene convict crush debate demolish disclaim dispute evert explode gainsay invalidate negate overthrow parry silence top

WEAK

argue against blow sky-high burn down cancel out disconfirm dispose of give the lie to give thumbs down to shoot down shoot full of holes show up take a stand against tear down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree aid allow approve assist concede help support

STRONG

concur endorse fix give in go along lose permit prove release surrender uphold yield

WEAK

ratify sanction

Example Sentences

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Kendall’s reply to the Charleston postmaster was careful but unmistakable.

From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026

With prosecuting counsel set to reply to the submissions, the judge adjourned the case to 1 September.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

The Chinese government didn’t reply to requests for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

The Kennedy Center did not immediately reply to AFP's request for comment on the board's proceedings.

From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026

Took her a while to reply to that one.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin