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Synonyms
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Meaning:
deny

to say that (something) is not true

disagree, renounce, decline

disprove

to prove (something) to be wrong or false

prove false

justify

to show that (a person, statement, act etc) is right, reasonable or proper

legitimize, substantiate

refute

to prove (a person, statement, opinion etc) to be wrong or mistaken

prove false; discredit

repel

to drive (a person, thing) back or away; to cause (a person) to feel dislike

push away; repulse

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