transitive verb to demonstrate the falseness or error of; disprove.She refuted his argument with some well-documented evidence. See the full entry
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benefactor
noun one who benefits or helps an individual or an institution, usu. by giving money.The university library is named after one of the school’s benefactors.The painter suffered much hardship after his benefactor…
reconcile
transitive verb to overcome differences and restore a relationship between.Arbitration reconciled the warring factions. to correct or adjust (at least one of two or more things) in order to resolve contradictions or…
prosecution
noun the initiating and continuing of legal proceedings against one or more persons.A witness gave evidence that led to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect. See the full entry