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redargue

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /rɪˈdɑːrɡjuː/

KK: /rɪˈdɑrɡju/

verb
Definition

To argue against something that has been said, often to prove it wrong or to counter an argument.


Example

In the debate, she tried to redargue his points with strong evidence.


Tense Forms

Past: redargued

Past Participle: redargued


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear their debate last night?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was pretty intense!
Sloth A
I think she managed to redargue his main point effectively.
Sloth B
Definitely! It was impressive how she handled it.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
refute
rebut
disprove
Antonyms
support
confirm
validate
Root Explanation

Redargue → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "arguere" (meaning to make clear or to prove). The word means to prove or argue against something again, often in response to a previous argument.

Memory Tip

Think of 'arguing again' — 're-' means again, and 'arguere' means to make clear or prove.

Visually Confused Words
reargue
dargue
redware
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