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REFUTE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word refute. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word refute. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for REFUTE

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1deny
verbv
2disprove
verbv
3argue
verbv
4challenge
verb, nounv, n
5contradict
verbv
6counter
verb, nounv, n
7dispute
verb, nounv, n
8oppose
verbv
9rebut
verbv
10controvert
verbv
11debunk
verbv
12gainsay
verbv
13reject
verbv
14repudiate
verbv

Best Hypernyms For REFUTE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for refute, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
confute contradict deny disown disprove dispute oppose renounce repudiate

Alternatives for DENY

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