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untrue A statement that is not entirely accurate or reliable. ■ I heard that my friend's favorite color was purple, but it's completely untrue. She actually loves yellow.
claiming To make a loud, exaggerated noise while trying to convince someone of something that is obviously untrue. ■ "I'm claiming that this pizza is the best in town!"
negate To make something untrue or negative by saying the opposite of what is true. ■ "I will not be attending this meeting, it is cancelled!"
Disprove To prove that something is false or untrue. ■ I was able to disprove the theory that pineapple belongs on pizza by simply showing people a slice of pizza with pineapple and asking them if they liked it. All but one person said no, proving that the theory was indeed false!