Definition Dictionary

To establish through evidence or reasoning that something is false.

To express disapproval or criticism, often with a corrective purpose.

To warn, advise firmly, or express disapproval of someone's conduct.

To assert that something happened or is true before it has been proved.

To improve an unfavorable condition or situation.

Based on an unproved guess or inference.

To strongly disapprove of or deeply regret.

To correct or improve the wording of a text.

To improve or increase a quality, value, or effect.

Relating to eugenics, the scientifically discredited belief that controlling human reproduction could improve populations.

Proposed for consideration without being established as fact.

Beyond recovery, correction, or improvement in the relevant context.

A thorough examination and substantial repair, revision, or improvement.

A metaphor for competing to maintain relative standing, so greater effort brings little improvement in one's position.

To prove stronger or more successful, or to be generally present.

To renovate or improve the condition and appearance of something.

To demonstrate that a claim or argument is false.

Capable of being corrected or improved.

To repair or improve an old or damaged building or object.

Not supported by adequate evidence.