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   rebut

   /rɪˈbʌt/

   verb

   • 1. claim or prove that (evidence or an accusation) is false: "he had to rebut charges of acting for the convenience of his political friends"
   • 2. drive back or repel (a person or attack): archaic "but he … their sharp assault right boldly did rebut"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the senses ‘rebuke’ and ‘repulse’): from Anglo-Norman French rebuter, from Old French re- (expressing opposition) + boter ‘to butt’. Sense 1 (originally a legal use) dates from the early 19th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. rebuttable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREBUT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Rebut is a verb that means to argue that a statement or claim is not true. Learn how to use rebut in different contexts, such as formal, academic, or business English, with examples and pronunciation.

   • English (US)

     to argue that a statement or claim is not true: She has...

   • Znaczenie Rebut, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     rebut definicja: 1. to argue that a statement or claim is...

   • Simplified

     REBUT translate: 反驳;驳斥;驳回. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Portuguese Translation

     REBUT translate: refutar, rebater. Learn more in the...

   • Traditional

     REBUT translate: 反駁;駁斥;駁回. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Rebuttal

     REBUTTAL definition: 1. a statement that says that something...

   • Rebuking

     REBUKING definition: 1. present participle of rebuke 2. to...

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the verb rebut, which means to contradict or oppose by argument or proof. See examples of rebut in sentences and related words in the thesaurus.

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   Rebut definition: to refute by evidence or argument.. See examples of REBUT used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREBUT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to argue that a statement or claim is not true: She has rebutted charges that she has been involved in any financial malpractice. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Denying & contradicting. abnegate. abnegation. breath. burst someone's bubble idiom. contradictorily. counter-argue. debunk. deniable. deny. disabuse. disagree. dispute.

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   To rebut is to argue against something. If your parents say you're too young and irresponsible to drive, you can rebut their claim by ticking off examples of your responsibility. When you argue against something, you rebut that position or argument.

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   Rebut means to refute, disprove, or oppose by offering contrary evidence or arguments. Learn how to use rebut in a sentence, see synonyms, translations, and related terms.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREBUT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms and usage of the verb 'rebut', which means to refute or disprove something by argument or evidence. See sentences from The Guardian and Times newspapers that illustrate how to use 'rebut' in different contexts.