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    rebut
    /rɪˈbʌt/

    verb

    • 1. claim or prove that (evidence or an accusation) is false: "he had to rebut charges of acting for the convenience of his political friends"
    • 2. drive back or repel (a person or attack): archaic "but he … their sharp assault right boldly did rebut"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREBUT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    REBUT definition: 1. to argue that a statement or claim is not true: 2. to argue that a statement or claim is not…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › rebutRebut Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : to drive or beat back : repel. 2. a. : to contradict or oppose by formal legal argument, plea, or countervailing proof. b. : to expose the falsity of : refute. intransitive verb. : to make or furnish an answer or counter proof. rebuttable. ri-ˈbə-tə-bəl. adjective. Did you know?

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › rebutREBUT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Rebut definition: to refute by evidence or argument.. See examples of REBUT used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREBUT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    REBUT meaning: 1. to argue that a statement or claim is not true: 2. to argue that a statement or claim is not…. Learn more.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREBUT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you rebut a charge or criticism that is made against you, you give reasons why it is untrue or unacceptable.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › rebutRebut - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To rebut is to argue against something. If your parents say you're too young and irresponsible to drive, you can rebut their claim by ticking off examples of your responsibility.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › rebutRebut - definition of rebut by The Free Dictionary

    1. To refute, especially by offering opposing evidence or arguments, as in a legal case: rebut an allegation. 2. To repel or reject: She rebutted his advances. v.intr. To present opposing evidence or arguments.

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › rebut_vrebut, v. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    What does the verb rebut mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb rebut, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. rebut has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. military (Middle English) law (early 1600s) curling (1830s) See meaning & use.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionrebut verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    rebut something to say or prove that a statement or criticism is false synonym refute. an attempt to publicly rebut rumours of a divorce

  11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › rebutrebut verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of rebut verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.