refute

論破する、反証する

事実や理由を示して、主張や考えが間違っていると証明する。

やさしい英語で： To show with facts or reasons that a statement or idea is wrong.

• These facts refute his claim.
• The study refuted the old theory.
• Can you refute her argument with evidence?

類義語： disprove, debunk

反対語： prove, confirm

よく使う表現： refute a claim, refute an argument, refute a theory

否定する、否認する

主張や非難が事実ではないと言う。

やさしい英語で： To say that a statement or accusation is untrue.

• She refuted the accusation immediately.
• The mayor has refuted all allegations of wrongdoing.
• Their spokesperson refutes reports that the factory will close.

類義語： deny, reject

反対語： admit, accept

よく使う表現： refute an accusation, refute the allegations, refute a report