'Refute' in the Bible

because I will give you the ability to speak, along with wisdom, that none of your opponents will be able to resist or refute.

But they could neither refute the wisdom nor withstand the Spirit by which he kept speaking.

We are destroying sophisticated arguments and every exalted and proud thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought and purpose captive to the obedience of Christ,

to proclaim the message. Be ready to do this whether or not the time is convenient. Refute, warn, and encourage with the utmost patience when you teach.

holding to the faithful message as taught, so that he will be able both to encourage with sound teaching and to refute those who contradict it.

That statement is true. For this reason, refute them sharply so that they may become healthy in the faith

These are the things you should teach. Encourage and refute with full authority. Do not let anyone look down on you.

And have mercy on some, who are doubting;