refutation

ˌrɛf.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən
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Translation of refutation from English into Dutch

Noun

argument debate

act of showing a statement or idea is wrong
  • Her refutation of the claim was convincing.Haar weerlegging van de bewering was overtuigend.
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  • The student's refutation earned praise from the professor.

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Noun
weerleggingnf.

Her refutation of the claim was clear and convincing during the debate.

Haar weerlegging van de bewering was tijdens het debat helder en overtuigend.

He prepared a strong refutation to counter the opposing argument effectively.

Hij had een sterke weerlegging voorbereid om het tegenargument doeltreffend te pareren.

The book contains a brilliant refutation of many common misconceptions about history.

Het boek bevat een briljante weerlegging van veelvoorkomende misvattingen over de geschiedenis.

Her refutation was crucial in proving that the initial hypothesis was incorrect.

Haar weerlegging was cruciaal om aan te tonen dat de oorspronkelijke hypothese niet klopte.

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refutation: Examples and translations in context

The refutation provided new evidence that disproved the earlier theory.

De weerlegging bracht nieuw bewijs aan dat de eerdere theorie onderuit haalde.

Each refutation must be based on facts, not just opinions or feelings.

Elke weerlegging moet gebaseerd zijn op feiten, niet alleen op meningen of gevoelens.

A detailed refutation can help clarify misunderstandings in complex debates.

Een gedetailleerde weerlegging kan helpen misverstanden in ingewikkelde debatten op te helderen.

He used refutation to defend his position against the harsh criticism effectively.

Hij maakte gebruik van weerlegging om zijn standpunt effectief te verdedigen tegen de felle kritiek.

They submitted a written refutation to challenge the findings of the report.

Ze hebben een schriftelijke weerlegging ingediend om de bevindingen van het rapport aan te vechten.

The scientist's refutation addressed every point raised by the critics carefully.

De weerlegging van de wetenschapper ging zorgvuldig in op elk punt dat de critici hadden aangevoerd.

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