rebut
verb (used with object)
to refute by evidence or argument.
had rebutted
-
past perfectof rebut.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Mr Cuneo Libarona, the brother of Argentina's justice minister, had rebutted claims from the prosecution that Mr Nores had failed in his duty of care towards the singer.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2025
Earlier in his testimony, though, Sondland had rebutted this line of argument with one key new detail.
From Slate ● Nov. 20, 2019
Pinker said he had rebutted the argument, citing research showing that high rates of infant mortality simply caused people to have more children.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 31, 2019
She said that “the local doctor” had rebutted the larger numbers.
From New York Times ● Mar. 31, 2012
At the time, he had rebutted the charge, with a glance at fifteen months spent behind the counter of a store.
From Australia Felix by Henry Handel Richardson
