disprove
verb
dis·prove
(ˌ)dis-ˈprüv 
disproved; disproven
(ˌ)dis-ˈprü-vən
also disproved; disproving; disproves
also disproved; disproving; disproves
: to prove to be false or wrong : refute
disprove a theory
Examples of disprove in a Sentence
Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe disproved any lingering notions that the earth is flat.
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Evaluations conducted over the last 30 years disprove the old notions that building a big pool of water will keep the water in reserve.
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Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In an article in The Lancet published the same year as Diamond’s book, researchers reported the idea that 10% of children were the product of a clandestine affair, but complained there were no solid data to either confirm or disprove the figure.
—Byandrew Curry, science.org, 6 Mar. 2025
Lyttleton identified three possible ways to disprove Saul’s conversion.
—Dan Miller, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Has the increase in football data helped prove or disprove any of these?
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In an article in The Lancet published the same year as Diamond’s book, researchers reported the idea that 10% of children were the product of a clandestine affair, but complained there were no solid data to either confirm or disprove the figure.
—Byandrew Curry, science.org, 6 Mar. 2025
Lyttleton identified three possible ways to disprove Saul’s conversion.
—Dan Miller, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Has the increase in football data helped prove or disprove any of these?
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disprove
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“Disprove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disprove. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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disprove
verb
dis·prove
(ˈ)dis-ˈprüv
: to prove to be false
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