disproof

  • 1Disproof — Dis*proof , n. [Pref. dis + proof. Cf. {Disprove}.] A proving to be false or erroneous; confutation; refutation; as, to offer evidence in disproof of a statement. [1913 Webster] I need not offer anything farther in support of one, or in disproof… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 2disproof — index confutation, contradiction, counterargument, negation, repudiation Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …

    Law dictionary

  • 3disproof — 1530s; see DIS (Cf. dis ) + PROOF (Cf. proof) …

    Etymology dictionary

  • 4disproof — [dis pro͞of′, dis′pro͞of′; dis′pro͞of΄] n. 1. the act of disproving; refutation 2. evidence that disproves …

    English World dictionary

  • 5disproof — noun Date: 15th century 1. the action of disproving 2. evidence that disproves …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 6disproof — /dis proohf /, n. 1. the act of disproving. 2. proof to the contrary; refutation. [1525 35; DIS 1 + PROOF] * * * …

    Universalium

  • 7disproof — noun A refutation. Syn: refutation, confutation See Also: disprove …

    Wiktionary

  • 8disproof — Synonyms and related words: abjuration, abjurement, abrogation, absolute contradiction, annulment, contradiction, contrary assertion, contravention, controversion, countering, crossing, denial, disaffirmation, disallowance, disavowal, disclaimer …

    Moby Thesaurus

  • 9disproof — dis·proof || ‚dɪs pruːf n. denial, refutation, confutation, act of disproving …

    English contemporary dictionary

  • 10disproof — noun action or evidence that proves something to be untrue …

    English new terms dictionary

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