the mind > attention and judgement > testing > refutation, disproof > refute, disprove [verb (transitive)] > and remove force of (2)
transitive. Originally: to modify or do away with (a meaning, etc.) by explanation. Now usually: to explain (facts, events, etc.) so as to deprive…
transitive. To put down, silence (scandal, prejudice, etc.); to cause (an incident, bad reputation, etc.) to be forgotten by good behaviour or…