counter-evidence
Facts against claims
Counter-evidence is evidence that contradicts or undermines a claim, theory, or prior evidence.
In argument and investigation, counter-evidence challenges what seemed established: The defense presented counter-evidence suggesting the defendant was elsewhere that night.
Also spelled counterevidence.
Disproving a statement
- counterargumentPoint challenging another's position
- rebuttalFormal response disputing claims
- objectionExpression of disapproval
- contradictionOpposing claims, incompatible together
challenge · dispute · opposition · confutation · countering · cross-examination · contestation · demurral
Deliberate alteration of truth
- invalidationAct of nullifying
- disconfirmationEvidence negating a claim
- negationDenial or cancellation
- debunkingProving claims false
discrediting · refutation · overturning · nullification · disproving · demolition · exposure · unmasking
Lack of firm belief
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- suspicionSense of unease about motives
- incredulityInability to accept something
scrutiny · uncertainty · distrust · misgivings · wariness · caution · hesitation · reservation
refutation
Disproving a statement
- counterargumentPoint challenging another's position
- rebuttalFormal response disputing claims
- objectionExpression of disapproval
contradiction · challenge · dispute · opposition · confutation · countering · cross-examination · contestation · demurral · rejoinder
falsification
Deliberate alteration of truth
- invalidationAct of nullifying
- disconfirmationEvidence negating a claim
- negationDenial or cancellation
debunking · discrediting · refutation · overturning · nullification · disproving · demolition · exposure · unmasking · quashing
doubt
Lack of firm belief
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- suspicionSense of unease about motives
incredulity · scrutiny · uncertainty · distrust · misgivings · wariness · caution · hesitation · reservation · dubiousness
counter-evidencesupporting evidence
Facts validating a claim
corroborating evidence · corroboration · proof · substantiation · verification
counter-evidenceconfirmation
Establishing something as true
corroboration · vindication · attestation · authentication · reinforcement