What is another word for counterexample?
Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ʊntəɹɪɡzˌampə͡l] (IPA) 
Counterexample refers to an example that contradicts or disproves a hypothesis or a claim. Synonyms for the word include "refutation," which means to prove a statement false or invalid, "contradiction," which denotes a situation that goes against a previously held belief or idea, "disproof," which describes evidence that disproves a theory or statement, and "rebuttal," which is a counter-argument presented against a previously made argument or claim. Other synonyms worth mentioning include "counter-instance," which denotes a specific example that contradicts a generalization or a rule, and "negative instance," which refers to a specific occurrence that disproves a theory or hypothesis.
