refutal

Example Sentences

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This new refutal of all laws of reason by which she had learned, as it were, to spell her theory of life, was too much for her equilibrium.

From The Wind in the rose-bush and other stories of the supernatural by Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins

Such argument is hardly worthy of serious refutal, since it stultifies itself.

From Plain Facts for Old and Young by Kellogg, John Harvey

Sometimes he led the way for a triumphant refutal, while the general tone of the articles was quite of the 'upset a ministry' style.

From Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour by Surtees, Robert Smith

He had kept Adela's warning in mind, and determined to be calmly dignified in his refutal of the charges brought against him.

From Demos by Gissing, George

Pity the words spent in the refutal of such "reasons" and views!

From Woman under socialism by De Leon, Daniel