Definition

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

Example

The refuter presented strong evidence to challenge the claims made by the opposing side.

Conversation

I heard you had a debate yesterday; how did it go?

It was tough, but I managed to find a good refuter for their main argument.

That sounds interesting! What did the refuter say?

They pointed out some flaws in the evidence, which really helped my case.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Refuter → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "futare" (from Latin "futare", meaning to beat or strike). The word "refuter" means to strike back against an argument or to disprove it.

Memory Tip

Think of 'striking back' against an argument — 're-' means again, and 'futare' means to strike.

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