confutation

Definitions

The act of proving a statement or argument to be false or erroneous.

A counterargument or evidence presented to disprove a claim.

Examples

The scientist presented a detailed confutation of the flawed theory, effectively dismantling its core arguments.

His eloquent confutation of the opponent's claims left the audience convinced of the truth.

Synonyms

refutation rebuttal disproof invalidation contradiction negation counterargument

Antonyms

confirmation proof verification corroboration validation substantiation endorsement