refutation vs evidence

evidence vs refutation

refutation and evidence both are nouns.

refutation is not a verb while evidence is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
refutation	Yes	No	No	No
evidence	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, evidence is a hypernym of refutation; that is, evidence is a word with a broader meaning than refutation:

refutation: any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something
evidence: your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

Other hypernyms of refutation include grounds.

refutation (noun)	evidence (noun)
the act of determining that something is false	your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something	(law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved
the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions	an indication that makes something evident

refutation (verb)	evidence (verb)
	provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
	provide evidence for
	give evidence

Difference between refutation and evidence

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