What does the word refute mean

When grendel speaks of unferth and says "i could crush him like a fly" what literary device is being used

Question from select the correct answer. what argument is susan b. anthony making in the passage? a. male citizens created the laws to secure the rights of men, so legal reform is required to secure women’s rights. b. women are often punished for committing criminal acts that are pardoned when committed by men. c. women are judged under laws supposedly written only for males, so they are entitled to the same rights as males. d. the court judge modified the original documents to arrest and try anthony unfairly. has anyone else got this?

If the court issues an injunction against the school's rule, will the petitioning students be glad or upset?