Antonyms: Match the following word with the word or phrase most nearly its opposite.

12.

(5 pt) refute

A.

prove correct

B.

tear down

C.

become furious

D.

show kindness

Based on the given word above, refute means to debunk, invalidate or to prove something to be wrong or false. Therefore, the word with the word or phrase most nearly its opposite would be option A. prove correct. Hope this is the answer that you are looking for.

The best answer from the given choices is letter D, show kindness.

Refute is a verb. Means prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove or prove that (someone) is wrong.

synonyms: disprove, prove wrong, prove false, debunk, discredit, invalidate