disprove Definition
- 1to show that something is not true or incorrect
- 2to prove to be false
Using disprove: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disprove" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The evidence presented in court was enough to disprove the defendant's alibi.
Example
The new study disproves the previous theory about the cause of the disease.
Example
He tried to disprove her argument, but failed to find any flaws in it.
disprove Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for disprove
- contradict
- deny
- discredit
- refute
- invalidate
Antonyms for disprove
- confirm
- prove
- substantiate
Phrases with disprove
disprove a myth
to show that a widely held belief or idea is false
Example
The scientist's research helped to disprove the myth that vaccines cause autism.
disprove a theory
to show that a scientific or other hypothesis is incorrect
Example
The experiment was designed to disprove the theory that light travels faster than sound.
disprove an assumption
to show that a belief or idea that is taken for granted is incorrect
Example
The data collected by the researchers helped to disprove the assumption that all teenagers are lazy and unmotivated.
Summary: disprove in Brief
The verb 'disprove' [dɪsˈpruːv] means to demonstrate that something is untrue or incorrect. It is often used in scientific or legal contexts, as in 'The evidence presented in court was enough to disprove the defendant's alibi.' 'Disprove' can also be used in phrases like 'disprove a myth,' 'disprove a theory,' and 'disprove an assumption.'
