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- [dis-proov]
- /dɪsˈpruv/
- /dɪˈspruːv/
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- [dis-proov]
- /dɪsˈpruv/
Definitions of disproved word
- verb with object disproved to prove (an assertion, claim, etc.) to be false or wrong; refute; invalidate: I disproved his claim. 1
- noun disproved Prove that (something) is false. 1
- verb disproved simple past tense and past participle of disprove. 0
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Origin of disproved
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French desprover, equivalent to des- dis-1 + prover to prove
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Parts of speech for Disproved
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exclamation
disproved popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
disproved usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disproved
verb disproved
- contradicted — to assert the contrary or opposite of; deny directly and categorically.
- controverted — to argue against; dispute; deny; oppose.
- challenged — If you say that someone is challenged in a particular way, you mean that they have a disability in that area. Challenged is often combined with inappropriate words for humorous effect.
- belied — to show to be false; contradict: His trembling hands belied his calm voice.
- confounded — bewildered; confused
Antonyms for disproved
verb disproved
- proved — to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument: to prove one's claim.
- agreed — If people are agreed on something, they have reached a joint decision on it or have the same opinion about it.
- approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
- conceded — to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit: He finally conceded that she was right.
- permitted — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
Top questions with disproved
- who disproved spontaneous generation?
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