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Nsfs2 Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary
Refute/debunk
Hi,
The definition of refute is: To prove to be false or erroneous.
The definition of debunk is: To expose as being false.
Both of the definitions seem close.
Could you please show the difference between refute and debunk in terms of the context they should be used in?
Thanks.
The definition of refute is: To prove to be false or erroneous.
The definition of debunk is: To expose as being false.
Both of the definitions seem close.
Could you please show the difference between refute and debunk in terms of the context they should be used in?
Thanks.
Top answer
Here's the broad idea. refute What you refute may be an intelligent idea that sounds reasonable and is carefully thought out. The word 'refute' commonly suggests that you have respect for the other person.
- Here's the broad idea.
- refute What you refute may be an intelligent idea that sounds reasonable and is carefully thought out.
- The word 'refute' commonly suggests that you have respect for the other person.
- The word is often used in the context of debates.
- debunk Refers to an idea that is widely accepted and which sounds authoritative.
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Here's the broad idea.
refute What you refute may be an intelligent idea that sounds reasonable and is carefully thought out. The word 'refute' commonly suggests that you have respect for the other person. The word is often used in the context of debates.
debunk Refe
refute What you refute may be an intelligent idea that sounds reasonable and is carefully thought out. The word 'refute' commonly suggests that you have respect for the other person. The word is often used in the context of debates.
debunk Refe
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