refutation
/ˌɹɛf.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ noun C2- An act of refuting or disproving; the disproving of an argument, opinion, testimony, doctrine or theory by argument or countervailing proof; evidence of falseness. · Near-synonyms: rebuttal (see note), counterargument, counterassertion, counterclaim, denial
- A vocal answer to an attack on one's assertions.
Plural refutations
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“Well,” said Franz with a sigh, “do as you please my dear viscount, for your arguments are beyond my powers of refutation.
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