refutation/ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/Pluralrefutations1the act of showing that someone or something is wrong by using an argument or evidenceSynonyms: falsifyingfalsificationrefutaldisproof2any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of somethingSynonyms: falsificationdisproof3the speech act of answering an attack on your assertionsSynonyms: defensedefence