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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 › englishMeaning of rebut in English - Cambridge Dictionary

    Rebut is a verb that means to argue that a statement or claim is not true. Learn how to use rebut in different contexts, such as formal, academic, or business English, with examples and pronunciation.

    • Portuguese Translation

      REBUT translate: refutar, rebater. Learn more in the...

    • Rebuttal

      REBUTTAL definition: 1. a statement that says that something...

    • Rebuking

      REBUKING definition: 1. present participle of rebuke 2. to...

    • Dispute

      DISPUTE definition: 1. an argument or disagreement,...

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

    Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the verb rebut, which means to contradict or oppose by argument or proof. See examples of rebut in sentences and legal contexts.

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

    Rebut means to refute or disprove something by offering a contrary contention or argument. See the origin, synonyms, derived forms, and example sentences of rebut.

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

    Rebut is a verb that means to argue that a statement or claim is not true. Learn how to use it in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and hear how it sounds in British and American English.

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

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of the verb 'rebut', which means to refute or disprove a charge or criticism. See examples of 'rebut' in sentences from various sources.

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

    To rebut is to try to prove something isn’t true, but to refute is to actually prove it isn’t. Getting them mixed up won’t get you kicked out of the debate club, but it’s worth knowing the difference.

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

    Rebut is a formal verb that means to say or prove that a statement or criticism is false. Learn how to use it in sentences, see its origin and related words, and compare it with refute.