Disproving

Disproving
Disprove Dis*prove", v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Disproved}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Disproving}.] [Pref. dis- + prove: cf. OF. desprover.] 1. To prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; to refute. [1913 Webster]

That false supposition I advanced in order to disprove it. --Atterbury. [1913 Webster]

2. To disallow; to disapprove of. [Obs.] --Stirling. [1913 Webster]


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