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rebut
[ ri-buht ]
verb (used with object)
- to refute by evidence or argument.
Synonyms: ,
- to oppose by contrary proof.
verb (used without object)
- to provide some evidence or argument that refutes or opposes.
rebut
/ ɪˈʌ /
verb
- tr to refute or disprove, esp by offering a contrary contention or argument
Derived Forms
- ˈܳٳٲ, adjective
- ˈܳٳٲ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·ܳt· adjective
- un·ܳt· adjective
- ܲr·ܳt adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of rebut1
Example Sentences
Amid the ongoing outbreaks, pediatricians have stepped up efforts to rebut misinformation about both the disease and the vaccine.
“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.”
The appellate opinion noted the state did not rebut this evidence or show why it could not address those problems.
Lovett rebutted Valois’ claims and said he had witnesses to prove it.
In an editor’s note, the magazine tried to rebut objections that it had been tied in with the “birther” claims that Barack Obama had not been born in the U.S.
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