refute/ rɪˈfjuːt /

1.vt.

(指用论据、证据或证明等)推翻,驳倒

The technique can also be used to confirm or refute current theories.
该技术还可以用来证实或驳斥当前理论。
The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments.
这名演讲者驳斥了他对手的论点。
2.vt.

反驳,辩驳

Time governs all things and cannot be refuted.
时间主宰一切,而且不能反抗。