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1. (v.t.) rebut
to refute by evidence or argument.
2. rebut
to oppose by contrary proof.
3. (v.i.) rebut
to provide some evidence or argument that refutes or opposes.
Etymology: (1250–1300; ME reb(o)uten < OF rebouter=re-re - +bouter to
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) refute, rebut
overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
"The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments"
2. (verb) refute, rebut, controvert
prove to be false or incorrect
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1. (verb) rebut
to drive or beat back; to repulse
2. (verb) rebut
to contradict, meet, or oppose by argument, plea, or countervailing proof
3. (verb) rebut
to retire; to recoil
4. (verb) rebut
to make, or put in, an answer, as to a plaintiff's surrejoinder
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