"Refutational" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Denying or disproving the truth or validity of something, especially an argument or a statement.
In his book, the author employs a refutational structure to address each of the criticisms brought up by his opponents.
The lawyer launched a scathing refutational speech to discredit the prosecution's claims.
The skeptic's refutational argument was designed to poke holes in the theory's logical foundations.
The essay's refutational counterpoint challenged the idea that technology has improved the quality of human life.
The court of law required a rigorous refutational examination of the evidence presented by both parties before coming to a verdict.
Refuseniks (plural, but also referred to in the singular as Refusenik) were Jews who, living in the Soviet Union, were denied permission to emigrate.
Refusal or state of refusing:<br><br> Declining or not wanting something offered or requested<br> Showing unwillingness or opposition to something<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> I refused the offer of more dessert.<br> She refused to talk to him after the argument.