Definition of "refutation" in English

noun

1. An act of refuting or disproving; the disproving of an argument, opinion, testimony, doctrine or theory by argument or countervailing proof; evidence of falseness.

   • Near-synonyms: rebuttal (see note), counterargument, counterassertion, counterclaim, denial

2. (proscribed) A vocal answer to an attack on one's assertions.