Answer: refuted

AnswerCrossword Clue
REFUTEDProved false
REFUTEDDisproved.
REFUTEDProven false
refutedProve (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove
refutedREFUTE, to prove to be false or erroneous, also REBUT
refutedDeny or contradict (a statement or accusation)
refutedProve that (someone) is wrong