rebuttal

[ri-buht-l]

noun

1. an act of rebutting, as in a debate.

   Synonyms: confutation, denial, refutation, rejoinder

rebuttal

1. A reply intended to show fault in an opponent's argument.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rebuttal¹

First recorded in 1820–30; rebut + -al ²

Related Words

• rejoinder 
• reply