Post by Tukuler al~Takruri on Jun 14, 2010 12:03:43 GMT -5
de·bunk
tr.v. de·bunked, de·bunk·ing, de·bunks
To expose or ridicule the falseness, sham, or exaggerated claims of: debunk a supposed miracle drug.
- expose while ridiculing; especially of pretentious or false claims and ideas; "The physicist debunked the psychic's claims"
re·fute
tr.v. re·fut·ed, re·fut·ing, re·futes
1. (tr) to prove (a statement, theory, charge, etc.) of (a person) to be false or incorrect; disprove: "The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments"
2. to deny (a claim, charge, allegation, etc.)
re·but
v. re·but·ted, re·but·ting, re·buts
v.tr.
1. To refute, especially by offering opposing evidence or arguments, as in a legal case.
2. To repel.
v.intr.
To present opposing evidence or arguments.
- (tr) to refute or disprove, esp by offering a contrary contention or argument
cri·tique
n.
1. A critical review or commentary, especially one dealing with works of art or literature.
2. A critical discussion of a specified topic.
3. The art of criticism.
- Verb 1. peer review - evaluate professionally a colleague's work
dis·pute
v. dis·put·ed, dis·put·ing, dis·putes
v.tr.
1. To argue about; debate.
2. To question the truth or validity of; doubt:
dis·cuss
tr.v. dis·cussed, dis·cuss·ing, dis·cuss·es
1. To speak with another or others about; talk over.
2. To examine or consider (a subject) in speech or writing.
- Synonyms: discuss, argue, debate, dispute, contend
These verbs mean to talk with others in an effort to reach agreement, to ascertain truth, or to convince.
Discuss involves close examination of a subject with interchange of opinions: My therapist discussed my concerns with my parents.
Argue emphasizes the presentation of facts and reasons in support of a position opposed by others: The lawyer argued the plaintiff's case.
Debate involves formal, often public argument: The candidates debated the campaign issues.
Dispute implies differences of opinion and usually sharp argument: The senators disputed over increases in the proposed budget.To contend is to strive in debate or controversy: She contended that her theory was easily proven.
tr.v. de·bunked, de·bunk·ing, de·bunks
To expose or ridicule the falseness, sham, or exaggerated claims of: debunk a supposed miracle drug.
- expose while ridiculing; especially of pretentious or false claims and ideas; "The physicist debunked the psychic's claims"
re·fute
tr.v. re·fut·ed, re·fut·ing, re·futes
1. (tr) to prove (a statement, theory, charge, etc.) of (a person) to be false or incorrect; disprove: "The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments"
2. to deny (a claim, charge, allegation, etc.)
re·but
v. re·but·ted, re·but·ting, re·buts
v.tr.
1. To refute, especially by offering opposing evidence or arguments, as in a legal case.
2. To repel.
v.intr.
To present opposing evidence or arguments.
- (tr) to refute or disprove, esp by offering a contrary contention or argument
cri·tique
n.
1. A critical review or commentary, especially one dealing with works of art or literature.
2. A critical discussion of a specified topic.
3. The art of criticism.
- Verb 1. peer review - evaluate professionally a colleague's work
dis·pute
v. dis·put·ed, dis·put·ing, dis·putes
v.tr.
1. To argue about; debate.
2. To question the truth or validity of; doubt:
dis·cuss
tr.v. dis·cussed, dis·cuss·ing, dis·cuss·es
1. To speak with another or others about; talk over.
2. To examine or consider (a subject) in speech or writing.
- Synonyms: discuss, argue, debate, dispute, contend
These verbs mean to talk with others in an effort to reach agreement, to ascertain truth, or to convince.
Discuss involves close examination of a subject with interchange of opinions: My therapist discussed my concerns with my parents.
Argue emphasizes the presentation of facts and reasons in support of a position opposed by others: The lawyer argued the plaintiff's case.
Debate involves formal, often public argument: The candidates debated the campaign issues.
Dispute implies differences of opinion and usually sharp argument: The senators disputed over increases in the proposed budget.To contend is to strive in debate or controversy: She contended that her theory was easily proven.