Pronunciation: (kun-fyOOt'), [key]
—v.t., -fut•ed, -fut•ing.
1. to prove to be false, invalid, or defective; disprove: to confute an argument.
2. to prove (a person) to be wrong by argument or proof: to confute one's opponent.
3. Obs.to bring to naught; confound.
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