Confuted: meaning, definitions and examples

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confuted

 

[ kษ™nหˆfjuหtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

debate, argument

To confute means to prove that someone or something is wrong or false. It often involves presenting evidence or logical reasoning that contradicts a claim. The term is frequently used in discussions or debates to indicate the act of disproving an assertion.

Synonyms

contradict, debunk, disprove, refute.

Examples of usage

  • She confuted his argument with solid evidence.
  • The lawyer confuted the witness's statement during the trial.
  • He was able to confute the myths surrounding the topic.

Translations

Translations of the word "confuted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น confundido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅเคฐเคฎเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verwirrt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bingung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะปัƒั‚ะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdezorientowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆททไนฑใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท confus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ confundido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸaลŸฤฑrmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ผ๋ž€์Šค๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุชุจูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zmatek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmรคtenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆททไนฑ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zmeden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rugla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั‚ะฐัา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarฤฑลŸฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ confundido

Etymology

The term 'confute' comes from the Latin word 'confutare', which means 'to refute, to prove wrong'. The prefix 'con-' denotes a sense of 'with or together', while 'futare' refers to 'to beat or strike'. Thus, etymologically, it conveys the idea of striking down an argument or point of view. First used in English in the late 16th century, 'confute' was primarily used in legal and philosophical contexts to emphasize the act of disproving an assertion rigorously. Over time, the word has maintained its formal tone and is often found in academic, debate, or critical discourse when addressing the validity of particular claims. The historical use of the word is reflected in its philosophical application, where logical reasoning and evidence weigh heavily in the determination of truth.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,943 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.