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Definition of: confute
(kən·fy
t′) v.t. ·fut·ed, ·fut·ing
1. To prove to be false or invalid; refute successfully.
2. To prove (a person) to be in the wrong.
3. To confound. See synonyms under REFUTE. [<L confutare check, restrain]
—con·fut′er noun
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