rebut
to argue against and disprove a claim or accusation
Word origin: From Old French reboter, to thrust back.
Rebut in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing rebut in a sentence.
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.
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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