rebut | ||
1. | [ verb ] overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof | |
Synonyms: | refute disprove | |
Examples: | "The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments" |
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Related terms: | renounce answer oppose refutation disprover rebutter disproof | |
2. | [ verb ] prove to be false or incorrect | |
Synonyms: | refute controvert | |
Related terms: | disprove disprover | |
Similar spelling: |
repute refute revet repot refit rebato rebate repeat reboot |