Weerleggen
Example: De filosoof kon het argument gemakkelijk weerleggen met feiten.
Definition
"Weerleggen" means to successfully refute or disprove an argument, claim, or theory by providing evidence or reasoning that contradicts it. For example, a philosopher can 'weerleggen' an argument by presenting facts that show it is incorrect or flawed.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "weerleggen" comes from the combination of 'weer,' meaning 'against' or 'back,' and 'leggen,' meaning 'to lay' or 'to place.' Together, they convey the idea of 'laying against' an argument to counter or refute it. Did you know that this word literally suggests placing something in opposition?
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"Weerleggen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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