Avkreftet

Avkreftet is a Norwegian term meaning "refuted" or "disproven." It is used to describe claims, theories, or statements that have been shown to be false or unsupported by credible evidence after examination.

Used in scientific critique, journalism, and public discourse, avkreftet denotes that a proposition has been challenged and contradicted by subsequent findings. It is often contrasted with bekreftet, which means confirmed.

The word derives from the prefix av- meaning "away" or negation and the verb avkrefte/å avkrefte (to deny or refute). As an adjective, avkreftet is used attributively, for example "en avkreftet påstand" (a refuted claim). In Danish, a closely related form is afkræftet; in Swedish, a similar term exists as avfärdad or avkräftad.

See also: refutation, disproof, debunking.