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Widerlegen
To prove a statement or theory to be wrong. It involves active contradiction based on evidence.
Examples in context
Ich werde diese Theorie widerlegen.
I will refute this theory.
Er konnte meine Kritik nicht widerlegen.
He could not refute my criticism.
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