In literature, the term refute is used to denote the decisive act of disproving or discrediting an assertion, serving as both a challenge and a method for clarifying truth. In philosophical discussions, as in Plato’s Gorgias ([1], [2]), it invites interlocutors to examine their beliefs and expose inconsistencies, while in debates and treatises—as seen in works by Cicero and Hume ([3], [4])—the word becomes a signifier of rigorous intellectual scrutiny. In narratives, such as those by Brontë and Eliot ([5], [6], [7]), refutation not only propels dramatic tension but also underscores a character’s commitment to truth and the reclamation of honor. Overall, its multifaceted use accentuates literature’s enduring dialogue between reason and rhetoric.