disproved

[dɪsˈpruːvd]

disproved Definition

prove (an argument, theory, or statement) to be false or incorrect.

Using disproved: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disproved" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The experiment disproved his hypothesis.

• Example

  The evidence presented in court disproved the defendant's alibi.

• Example

  The new study disproves the previous findings.

• Example

  He tried to disprove her theory but failed.

disproved Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for disproved

• refute
• contradict
• deny

Antonyms for disproved

• prove
• confirm
• substantiate

Phrases with disproved

• be disproved by evidence

  be shown to be false or incorrect based on the available evidence

  Example

  His claims were disproved by the evidence presented in court.

• disprove a myth

  show that a widely held belief or idea is false or incorrect

  Example

  The new research aims to disprove the myth that vaccines cause autism.

• disprove a theory

  show that a proposed explanation for a phenomenon is false or incorrect

  Example

  The results of the experiment disprove the theory that the Earth is flat.

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Summary: disproved in Brief

To 'disprove' [dɪsˈpruːvd] is to prove an argument, theory, or statement to be false or incorrect. It is often used in scientific or legal contexts, as in 'The experiment disproved his hypothesis.' 'Disprove' has synonyms like 'refute' and 'contradict,' and antonyms like 'prove' and 'substantiate.'