Definition of disprove in English:

disprove

verb dɪsˈpruːvdɪsˈpruv

[with object]

Prove that (something) is false.
证明（某事）虚假；反证；反驳
he has given the Department of Transport two months to disprove the allegation
他已经给了运输部两个月时间来反驳这种指控。
Example sentencesExamples
- Any data from these configurations would be useful in proving or disproving statement two above.
- This isn't such a big problem for science or engineering types, as of course there are real-world criteria for proving or disproving a theory or criticising a methodology.
- In that case, such a hypothesis would then have to withstand the rigors of both scientific method (empirically testing and proving or disproving the hypothesis) and peer review.
- But if you say you're measuring something that's proving or disproving Einstein's theory, then all sorts of doors open.
- I'll dip into the records at the state library to prove or disprove this claim later.
- It is understood that DNA and other tests carried out in the immediate aftermath of the killing are central to proving or disproving the main line of the inquiry being pursued by the 40-strong team.
- Times articles have, on numerous occasions, reported allegations against public figures, organizations or governments without independently proving or disproving them.
- To date there is no hard evidence to prove or disprove this myth.
- And if so, has your colleague proved or disproved his conjecture?
- Men have expended their time and energy searching, proving and disproving the creator.
- I was never able to prove or disprove that translation, so I'll just go on believing it.
- There have been no archaeological excavations to prove or disprove this theory.
- There is little evidence to prove or disprove this theory, since little is known about the Illyrian language.
- New business units were started to prove or disprove product and service ideas.
- I can't tell if this proves or disproves my point.
- It seems as if the main aim of the analyses offered in this collection is not to prove or disprove a given model.
- This hypothesis is then subject to further investigation to prove or disprove the theory.
- That value is equivalent to the weight of a given piece of evidence in proving or disproving a fact at issue.
- Hopefully the second wireless should turn up next week so we can either prove or disprove our theory and get things sorted once and for all.
- Testing again in a few years would give us better data that might prove or disprove that hypothesis.
Synonyms
refute, prove false, show to be false, give the lie to, rebut, deny, falsify, debunk, negate, invalidate, contradict, confound, be at odds with, demolish, discredit
challenge, call into question
informal shoot full of holes, shoot down (in flames), blow sky-high, blow out of the water
formal confute, gainsay
rare controvert, negative

Derivatives

disprovable

adjective

Charitably, I think it's fair to say that he's telling huge and easily disprovable fibs.
Example sentencesExamples
- Ann Coulter says something so dumb, so obviously disprovable, it's like she doesn't get that the rules have changed.
- This easily disprovable theory was said to be the absolute secure proof of the Copernican system!
- He just wanted to show that it was neither provable nor disprovable by reason alone.
- All recognized and accepted scientific theories are disprovable.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French desprover.

Definition of disprove in US English:

disprove

verbdisˈpro͞ovdɪsˈpruv

[with object]

Prove that (something) is false.
证明（某事）虚假；反证；反驳
he has given the Department of Transportation two months to disprove the allegation
他已经给了运输部两个月时间来反驳这种指控。
Example sentencesExamples
- It is understood that DNA and other tests carried out in the immediate aftermath of the killing are central to proving or disproving the main line of the inquiry being pursued by the 40-strong team.
- But if you say you're measuring something that's proving or disproving Einstein's theory, then all sorts of doors open.
- Hopefully the second wireless should turn up next week so we can either prove or disprove our theory and get things sorted once and for all.
- This hypothesis is then subject to further investigation to prove or disprove the theory.
- I can't tell if this proves or disproves my point.
- And if so, has your colleague proved or disproved his conjecture?
- That value is equivalent to the weight of a given piece of evidence in proving or disproving a fact at issue.
- Any data from these configurations would be useful in proving or disproving statement two above.
- This isn't such a big problem for science or engineering types, as of course there are real-world criteria for proving or disproving a theory or criticising a methodology.
- New business units were started to prove or disprove product and service ideas.
- In that case, such a hypothesis would then have to withstand the rigors of both scientific method (empirically testing and proving or disproving the hypothesis) and peer review.
- To date there is no hard evidence to prove or disprove this myth.
- Testing again in a few years would give us better data that might prove or disprove that hypothesis.
- Men have expended their time and energy searching, proving and disproving the creator.
- I'll dip into the records at the state library to prove or disprove this claim later.
- It seems as if the main aim of the analyses offered in this collection is not to prove or disprove a given model.
- There is little evidence to prove or disprove this theory, since little is known about the Illyrian language.
- There have been no archaeological excavations to prove or disprove this theory.
- I was never able to prove or disprove that translation, so I'll just go on believing it.
- Times articles have, on numerous occasions, reported allegations against public figures, organizations or governments without independently proving or disproving them.
Synonyms
refute, prove false, show to be false, give the lie to, rebut, deny, falsify, debunk, negate, invalidate, contradict, confound, be at odds with, demolish, discredit

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French desprover.

词汇	disprove
释义	Definition of disprove in English: disprove verb dɪsˈpruːvdɪsˈpruv [with object] Prove that (something) is false. 证明（某事）虚假；反证；反驳 he has given the Department of Transport two months to disprove the allegation 他已经给了运输部两个月时间来反驳这种指控。 Example sentencesExamples Any data from these configurations would be useful in proving or disproving statement two above. This isn't such a big problem for science or engineering types, as of course there are real-world criteria for proving or disproving a theory or criticising a methodology. In that case, such a hypothesis would then have to withstand the rigors of both scientific method (empirically testing and proving or disproving the hypothesis) and peer review. But if you say you're measuring something that's proving or disproving Einstein's theory, then all sorts of doors open. I'll dip into the records at the state library to prove or disprove this claim later. It is understood that DNA and other tests carried out in the immediate aftermath of the killing are central to proving or disproving the main line of the inquiry being pursued by the 40-strong team. Times articles have, on numerous occasions, reported allegations against public figures, organizations or governments without independently proving or disproving them. To date there is no hard evidence to prove or disprove this myth. And if so, has your colleague proved or disproved his conjecture? Men have expended their time and energy searching, proving and disproving the creator. I was never able to prove or disprove that translation, so I'll just go on believing it. There have been no archaeological excavations to prove or disprove this theory. There is little evidence to prove or disprove this theory, since little is known about the Illyrian language. New business units were started to prove or disprove product and service ideas. I can't tell if this proves or disproves my point. It seems as if the main aim of the analyses offered in this collection is not to prove or disprove a given model. This hypothesis is then subject to further investigation to prove or disprove the theory. That value is equivalent to the weight of a given piece of evidence in proving or disproving a fact at issue. Hopefully the second wireless should turn up next week so we can either prove or disprove our theory and get things sorted once and for all. Testing again in a few years would give us better data that might prove or disprove that hypothesis. Synonyms refute, prove false, show to be false, give the lie to, rebut, deny, falsify, debunk, negate, invalidate, contradict, confound, be at odds with, demolish, discredit challenge, call into question informal shoot full of holes, shoot down (in flames), blow sky-high, blow out of the water formal confute, gainsay rare controvert, negative Derivatives disprovable adjective Charitably, I think it's fair to say that he's telling huge and easily disprovable fibs. Example sentencesExamples Ann Coulter says something so dumb, so obviously disprovable, it's like she doesn't get that the rules have changed. This easily disprovable theory was said to be the absolute secure proof of the Copernican system! He just wanted to show that it was neither provable nor disprovable by reason alone. All recognized and accepted scientific theories are disprovable. Origin Late Middle English: from Old French desprover. Definition of disprove in US English: disprove verbdisˈpro͞ovdɪsˈpruv [with object] Prove that (something) is false. 证明（某事）虚假；反证；反驳 he has given the Department of Transportation two months to disprove the allegation 他已经给了运输部两个月时间来反驳这种指控。 Example sentencesExamples It is understood that DNA and other tests carried out in the immediate aftermath of the killing are central to proving or disproving the main line of the inquiry being pursued by the 40-strong team. But if you say you're measuring something that's proving or disproving Einstein's theory, then all sorts of doors open. Hopefully the second wireless should turn up next week so we can either prove or disprove our theory and get things sorted once and for all. This hypothesis is then subject to further investigation to prove or disprove the theory. I can't tell if this proves or disproves my point. And if so, has your colleague proved or disproved his conjecture? That value is equivalent to the weight of a given piece of evidence in proving or disproving a fact at issue. Any data from these configurations would be useful in proving or disproving statement two above. This isn't such a big problem for science or engineering types, as of course there are real-world criteria for proving or disproving a theory or criticising a methodology. New business units were started to prove or disprove product and service ideas. In that case, such a hypothesis would then have to withstand the rigors of both scientific method (empirically testing and proving or disproving the hypothesis) and peer review. To date there is no hard evidence to prove or disprove this myth. Testing again in a few years would give us better data that might prove or disprove that hypothesis. Men have expended their time and energy searching, proving and disproving the creator. I'll dip into the records at the state library to prove or disprove this claim later. It seems as if the main aim of the analyses offered in this collection is not to prove or disprove a given model. There is little evidence to prove or disprove this theory, since little is known about the Illyrian language. There have been no archaeological excavations to prove or disprove this theory. I was never able to prove or disprove that translation, so I'll just go on believing it. Times articles have, on numerous occasions, reported allegations against public figures, organizations or governments without independently proving or disproving them. Synonyms refute, prove false, show to be false, give the lie to, rebut, deny, falsify, debunk, negate, invalidate, contradict, confound, be at odds with, demolish, discredit Origin Late Middle English: from Old French desprover.
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