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- [ref-yoo-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌrɛf yʊˈteɪ ʃən/
- /rɪfjˈuːtəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ref-yoo-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌrɛf yʊˈteɪ ʃən/
Definitions of refutal word
- noun refutal an act of refuting a statement, charge, etc.; disproof. 1
- noun refutal the act or process of refuting 0
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Origin of refutal
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Latin refūtātiōn- (stem of refūtātiō), equivalent to refūtāt(us) (past participle of refūtāre to refute; see -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Refutal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
refutal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
refutal usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for refutal
noun refutal
- adjuration — a solemn charge or command
- brush-off — a refusal to talk or listen to someone; abrupt or final dismissal or rebuff.
- confutation — the act of confuting
- denial — A denial of something is a statement that it is not true, does not exist, or did not happen.
- disavowal — a disowning; repudiation; denial.
Antonyms for refutal
noun refutal
- corroboration — the act of corroborating.
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