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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

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From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

In a reply to the government’s sentencing memo, Alan Eisner and Dmitry Gorin cited Iwamasa’s “particular vulnerability to the relationship dynamic which he fell into with the victim.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Gorka did not reply to a request for comment.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

The White House didn’t immediately reply to questions about the leadership change, nor did the Department of Health and Human Services.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Le Roy’s book is, in this and other respects, effectively a reply to Vergil; his key move is to steer clear of the Bible as a source.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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