rebut (Meaning)
rebut (v)
overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
prove to be false or incorrect
rebut (v. t.)
To drive or beat back; to repulse.
To contradict, meet, or oppose by argument, plea, or countervailing proof.
rebut (v. i.)
To retire; to recoil.
To make, or put in, an answer, as to a plaintiff's surrejoinder.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rebut
FAQs About the word rebut
overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof, prove to be false or incorrectTo drive or beat back; to repulse., To contradict, meet, or oppose by argument, plea, o
repulse,repel, resist, stave off, fend (off), turn away, oppose, withstand, beat off,turn back
welcome,welcome, embrace, embrace,,hail, hail
The lawyer vigorously rebutted the prosecution's claims by presenting irrefutable evidence.
Scientists often rebut each other's theories, fostering intellectual progress.
The speaker deftly rebutted the objections raised by the audience, maintaining their credibility.
The politician's rival attempted to rebut their accusations, but lacked sufficient evidence.
