refute

As verbs the difference between refute and affirm

is that refute is to prove (something) to be false or incorrect while affirm is to agree, verify or concur; to answer positively.

In transitive terms the difference between corroborate and refute

is that corroborate is to make strong; to strengthen while refute is to deny the truth or correctness of (something).

As verbs the difference between refute and invalidate

is that refute is to prove (something) to be false or incorrect while invalidate is to make invalid. Especially applied to contract law.

As verbs the difference between reprove and refute

is that reprove is to express disapproval while refute is .

As verbs the difference between vindicate and refute

is that vindicate is to clear from an accusation, suspicion or criticism while refute is to prove (something) to be false or incorrect.

As verbs the difference between refute and negate

is that refute is to prove (something) to be false or incorrect while negate is to deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.

Disavow is a related term of refute.

As verbs the difference between disavow and refute

is that disavow is to refuse strongly and solemnly to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of, and the like; to disclaim; to disown while refute is .

Contadict is likely misspelled.

Contadict has no English definition.

As a verb refute

is to prove (something) to be false or incorrect.