Synonyms of gave the lie to

gave the lie to

phrase

past tense of give the lie to

as in refuted

to prove to be false

New methodologies give the lie to the notion that students who struggle with standardized tests lack intelligence.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refuted
• overturned
• challenged
• rebutted
• disproved
• falsified
• discussed
• discredited
• belied
• debunked
• confounded
• shot down
• confuted
• questioned
• disconfirmed
• contested
• doubted
• overthrew
• talked over
• debated
• queried
• mistrusted
• mooted
• hashed (over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• established
• confirmed
• showed
• recorded
• proved
• verified
• supported
• documented
• identified
• witnessed
• evidenced
• validated
• backed (up)
• displayed
• demonstrated
• illustrated
• corroborated
• certified
• evinced
• manifested
• buttressed
• substantiated
• adduced
• authenticated
• attested