rebut
to argue against and disprove a claim or accusation
Word origin: From Old French reboter, to thrust back.
Rebut in a sentence
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The defense lawyer rebutted each charge with documentary evidence.
In her closing remarks, the attorney moved to rebut each point the prosecution had raised about the timeline.
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Verbal · Text Completion
The novelist's late style is admired precisely for its blank: every superfluous phrase has been pared away, leaving prose of startling economy.
Using “rebut” well
Rebut means to argue against a claim, and strictly it implies offering counterargument or evidence rather than guaranteeing success. Do not confuse it with rebuff, which means to reject bluntly.
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