counterevidence
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8.6
- noun
- /ˌkaʊntərˈɛvɪdəns/
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contraprueba
- When information that threatens the interests of particular groups becomes available, the groups are motivated to scrutinize the information or provide counterevidence, often by commissioning their own studies.
- provide counterevidence
Examples
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Given the mission and reputation of these and other recipients, their federal funding provides counterevidence to charges of bias.
Academic text (2010) -
I almost envied their ability to dismiss all counterevidence.
Academic text (1990) -
First, those attracted to such modes of thinking are tenacious, and no amount of argument or counterevidence is likely to move many of them.
Academic text (1995) -
It is common for coaches and peers to want to believe these pieces of counterevidence because then the problem would disappear.
Academic text (1997) -
Nevertheless, despite the absence of documentary support and massive counterevidence, a double founding is precisely what Manetti and his many modern adherents variously believe happened.
Academic text (2015) -
Yet Landes also provides counterevidence showing that the whitening ideal had yet to assume hegemonic status in Salvador da Bahia.
Academic text (1997) -
The lawyer presented counterevidence that undermined the prosecutor's claims.
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The scientist published studies that served as counterevidence to the prevailing hypothesis.
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In the debate, he provided counterevidence to challenge the assumptions made by his opponent.
Synonyms
11
5.1
A reason that disagrees with another reason in a discussion
10
6.8
An argument or evidence that proves a claim wrong
5
7.4
An example that shows a statement is not always true
1
6.8
A fact or argument that shows an idea is not true
Evidence that shows a belief or theory is wrong
Showing that an idea or statement is wrong by using facts and reasons
How Convincing
- Formal
10
6.8
- Specialized
1
8.6
22
4.1
24
3.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Counterevidence is made from counter- meaning 'against', as in counterargument, and evidence meaning 'proof' or 'facts'. So counterevidence is evidence that goes 'against' a claim, helping to show the claim may be wrong.