Definition

A person who argues against or disproves a statement or belief.

Example

The confuter presented strong evidence to challenge the theory.

Conversation

Did you hear that debate last night?

Yeah, it was interesting, especially how the confuter challenged the main argument.

I thought the confuter made some valid points, though.

Absolutely! It really added depth to the discussion.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Confuter is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "futere" (meaning to strike or beat). The word describes the act of striking down an argument or assertion together with evidence or reasoning, thus refuting it.

Memory Tip

Think of 'striking down' an argument ('futere') together ('con-') — that's why confuter means to refute or disprove.

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