rebut Sentence Examples

  1. The lawyer vigorously rebutted the prosecution's claims by presenting irrefutable evidence.
  2. Scientists often rebut each other's theories, fostering intellectual progress.
  3. The speaker deftly rebutted the objections raised by the audience, maintaining their credibility.
  4. The politician's rival attempted to rebut their accusations, but lacked sufficient evidence.
  5. The historian's interpretation of events was easily rebutted by conflicting primary sources.
  6. The researcher's findings were met with skepticism, prompting them to rebut the critics' arguments.
  7. The author anticipated potential criticisms and prepared strong rebuttals to address them.
  8. The debater anticipated the opponent's rebuttals and prepared a robust response.
  9. The scientist's hypothesis faced intense resistance, but they presented a compelling rebuttal to explain their reasoning.
  10. Despite mounting evidence to the contrary, the conspiracy theorist refused to rebut their unfounded claims.

rebut Meaning

Wordnet

rebut (v)

overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

prove to be false or incorrect

Webster

rebut (v. t.)

To drive or beat back; to repulse.

To contradict, meet, or oppose by argument, plea, or countervailing proof.

Webster

rebut (v. i.)

To retire; to recoil.

To make, or put in, an answer, as to a plaintiff's surrejoinder.

Synonyms & Antonyms of rebut

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FAQs About the word rebut

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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.