Definition

The act of proving that something is wrong or false, often by presenting evidence or arguments against it.

Example

The lawyer's confutation of the witness's claims was convincing and led to a change in the case's direction.

Conversation

Did you hear their debate last night?

Yeah, it was intense! I loved how they handled the confutation of each other's points.

Right? It made the whole discussion so much more engaging.

Absolutely! A solid confutation can really change the perspective of the audience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Confutation → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "futare" (from Latin "futare", meaning to strike or beat). The word refers to the act of striking down an argument or proving it false, thus bringing together evidence against it.

Memory Tip

Think of bringing evidence 'together' ('con-') to 'strike down' ('futare') an argument — that's what confutation means.

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