Both Uses of
refute
in
Nicholas Nickleby
- Newman pointed to the empty glass, as though it were a sufficient refutation of the charge,
Chpt 14 *refutation = evidence or argument that something is false
- 'Refute these calumnies,' said Kate, 'and be more patient, so that you may give them no advantage.†
Chpt 20
Definition:
-
(refute) to disprove or argue against