rebuttal (Meaning)
rebuttal (n)
the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary contention or argument
(law) a pleading by the defendant in reply to a plaintiff's surrejoinder
rebuttal (n.)
The giving of evidence on the part of a plaintiff to destroy the effect of evidence introduced by the defendant in the same suit.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rebuttal
rebuttal Sentence Examples
- The politician's rebuttal was both eloquent and persuasive, effectively countering the opposition's claims.
- The scientist presented a compelling rebuttal to the hypothesis, citing empirical evidence to support his argument.
- The legal team prepared a thorough rebuttal for the upcoming trial, refuting the prosecutor's accusations point by point.
- The student's rebuttal in the debate was well-reasoned and logical, winning the admiration of the judges.
- The expert's rebuttal shattered the credibility of the opposing expert's testimony, exposing the flaws in their reasoning.
- The journalist's rebuttal to the government's press release provided an alternative perspective and challenged the official narrative.
- The researcher's rebuttal article in the scientific journal sparked controversy and prompted further investigation into the topic.
- The artist's rebuttal exhibition displayed works that directly contradicted the prevailing artistic trends of the time.
- The manager's rebuttal to the employee's grievance was both empathetic and firm, addressing their concerns while maintaining company policy.
- The activist's rebuttal speech rallied the crowd, inspiring them to take action and fight for their cause.
FAQs About the word rebuttal
the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary contention or argument, (law) a pleading by the defendant in reply to a plaintiff's surrejoinderThe giving of
refutation,disproof, counterargument, disconfirmation,confutation, counterevidence
proof, witness, testimony, proof, evidence, witness, evidence, testimony, confirmation, documentation
The politician's rebuttal was both eloquent and persuasive, effectively countering the opposition's claims.
The scientist presented a compelling rebuttal to the hypothesis, citing empirical evidence to support his argument.
The legal team prepared a thorough rebuttal for the upcoming trial, refuting the prosecutor's accusations point by point.
The student's rebuttal in the debate was well-reasoned and logical, winning the admiration of the judges.
