disproving

Definitions

The act of providing evidence or argument that shows something to be false or erroneous.

The process of refuting a claim, theory, or hypothesis.

Examples

The scientist spent years conducting experiments aimed at disproving the long-standing theory.

He was successful in disproving the rumors by providing concrete evidence of his whereabouts.

Synonyms

refuting debunking invalidating contradicting rebutting negating discrediting

Antonyms

proving verifying confirming validating substantiating corroborating supporting