Refuter: meaning, definitions and examples

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refuter

 

[ rษชหˆfjuหtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

debate, argument

A refuter is a person who denies or disproves a statement or argument. They present evidence or reasoning to challenge the validity of another's claims. This term is often used in contexts like debates, logical discussions, and academic arguments where opposing views are considered.

Synonyms

contradictor, debunker, discounter, opposer

Examples of usage

  • She acted as the refuter in the debate competition.
  • The professor was a skilled refuter of popular myths.
  • He took on the role of refuter during the intellectual argument.
  • The article served as a refuter of common misconceptions.

Translations

Translations of the word "refuter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น refutador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เค‚เคกเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Widerleger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembantah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั€ะพัั‚ัƒะฒะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ refutator

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ่ซ–่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉfuteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ refutador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงรผrรผtรผcรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜๋ฐ•์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุญุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyvraceฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyvracaฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ้ฉณ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oporeฤnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ andmรฆlandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะทัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒซแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒฃแƒแƒ แƒงแƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™kzib edษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ refutador

Etymology

The term 'refuter' originates from the Latin word 'refutare', which means 'to rebut' or 'to drive back'. The prefix 're-' implies a sense of repetition or opposition, while 'futare' is derived from 'futare', meaning 'to beat' or 'to strike'. The word evolved through Old French before settling into the English lexicon. Its usage dates back to the late 16th century when it began to be associated with logical arguments and debates, reflecting the growing importance of rational discourse in intellectual circles. In modern contexts, a refuter plays a critical role in critical thinking, promoting rigorous examination of arguments and ideas.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,973, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.