self-refutes

A form of self-refute — (of an idea or theory) To prove itself false by showing that falsehood is a logical consequence of the act or situation of holding it to be true.

Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of self-refute
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