Disproving — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /(ˌ)dis-ˈprüv/ dis·prove

Meaning & Definition of Disproving

Disproving (verb)

  1. to prove to be false or wrong, refute

Disproving (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in refuting, confuting

    similar: confuting, refuting, contradictory, contrary, counter, opposing
    opposite: confirmational, confirmatory, confirming, corroborating, corroborative, corroboratory, probative, probatory, substantiating, supporting, supportive, verifying, vindicating, auxiliary, supplementary, beneficial, helpful

Disproving (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to prove to be false

    "Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe disproved any lingering notions that the earth is flat"

    similar: belying, confounding, confuting, debunking, disconfirming, discrediting, falsifying, rebutting, refuting, shooting down, giving the lie to
    related: overthrowing, overturning, challenging, contesting, querying, questioning, doubting, mistrusting, debating, discussing, hashing (over), mooting, talking over
    opposite: confirming, establishing, proving, validating, verifying
    near: documenting, evidencing, evincing, recording, showing, supporting, witnessing, backing (up), buttressing, corroborating, substantiating, adducing, attesting, authenticating, certifying, identifying, demonstrating, displaying, illustrating, manifesting

Related Entry: Disprove (verb)

Disprove is a different word from Disproving. The synonyms below are for disprove, not for disproving.

  1. to prove to be false

    "Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe disproved any lingering notions that the earth is flat"

    similar: belie, confound, confute, debunk, disconfirm, discredit, falsify, rebut, refute, shoot down, give the lie to
    related: overthrow, overturn, challenge, contest, query, question, doubt, mistrust, debate, discuss, hash (over), moot, talk over
    opposite: confirm, establish, prove, validate, verify
    near: document, evidence, evince, record, show, support, witness, back (up), buttress, corroborate, substantiate, adduce, attest, authenticate, certify, identify, demonstrate, display, illustrate, manifest

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disproving

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disproving:

confuting, refuting, contradictory, contrary, counter, opposing, belying, confounding, debunking, disconfirming, discrediting, falsifying, rebutting, shooting down, giving the lie to

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Disproving

Words with the opposite meaning of Disproving:

confirmational, confirmatory, confirming, corroborating, corroborative, corroboratory, probative, probatory, substantiating, supporting, supportive, verifying, vindicating, auxiliary, supplementary, beneficial, helpful, establishing, proving, validating

Related Words for Disproving

overthrowing, overturning, challenging, contesting, querying, questioning, doubting, mistrusting, debating, discussing, hashing (over), mooting, talking over

Near Antonyms of Disproving

documenting, evidencing, evincing, recording, showing, witnessing, backing (up), buttressing, adducing, attesting, authenticating, certifying, identifying, demonstrating, displaying, illustrating, manifesting

Word Forms of Disproving

Inflections: disproved, disproven, disproves

Origin & Etymology of Disproving

Middle English, from Anglo-French desprover, from des- dis- + prover to prove

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Disproving

What does "Disproving" mean?

"Disproving" means to prove to be false or wrong, refute. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to prove to be false or wrong, refute. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Disproving"?

Other words for "Disproving" include confuting, refuting, contradictory, contrary, counter, opposing, belying and confounding. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disproving" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disproving"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disproving". Common alternatives include confuting, refuting, contradictory, contrary, counter, opposing, belying, confounding, debunking and disconfirming.

What is the opposite of "Disproving"?

Antonyms of "Disproving" include confirmational, confirmatory, confirming, corroborating, corroborative, corroboratory, probative and probatory. Near antonyms include documenting, evidencing, evincing and recording.

How do you use "Disproving" in a sentence?

Examples of "Disproving" in a sentence: "Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe disproved any lingering notions that the earth is flat".

Is "Disproving" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Disproving" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Disproving"?

"Disproving" is pronounced /(ˌ)dis-ˈprüv/ and divided into syllables as dis·prove.

What is the origin of the word "Disproving"?

"Disproving" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French desprover, from des- dis- + prover to prove. First known use: 14th century.