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rebut

[ri-buht]

verb (used with object)

rebutted, rebutting 
  1. to refute by evidence or argument.

    Synonyms: ,
  2. to oppose by contrary proof.



verb (used without object)

rebutted, rebutting 
  1. to provide some evidence or argument that refutes or opposes.

rebut

/ ɪˈʌ /

verb

  1. (tr) to refute or disprove, esp by offering a contrary contention or argument

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Other Word Forms

  • rebuttable adjective
  • unrebuttable adjective
  • unrebutted adjective
  • ˈܳٳٲ adjective
  • ˈܳٳٲ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of rebut1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English reb(o)uten, from Old French rebouter, equivalent to re- re- + bouter butt 3
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Word History and Origins

Origin of rebut1

C13: from Old French reboter , from re- + boter to thrust, butt ³
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When McCarthy finally appeared on the show to accuse Murrow of Communist ties, Murrow calmly rebutted the claims, helping shift public opinion and hasten McCarthy’s political downfall.

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The court said that if a presumption was rebutted then it was up to the Commission to prove that documents either did not exist or it did not possess them.

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Amid the ongoing outbreaks, pediatricians have stepped up efforts to rebut misinformation about both the disease and the vaccine.

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“BlackSeries repeatedly ignored or rebutted these efforts, even disabling its vehicles by removing tires and wheels to prevent towing, all while continuing to illegally occupy our property.”

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The appellate opinion noted the state did not rebut this evidence or show why it could not address those problems.

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