Direction: In these questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
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He was caught red-handed andcould not.......the charges.
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- refute
- refuse
- rebuke
- revoke
- refute
Correct Option: A
refute (Verb) : to prove that something is wrong
rebuke (Verb) : to speak in an angry and critical way
revoke (Verb) : to cancel something officially so that it may no longer be valid.
Here, refute is the right usage.