rebut
verb (used with object), re·but·ted, re·but·ting.
verb (used without object), re·but·ted, re·but·ting.
Origin of rebut
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Related Words for rebut
invalidate, deny, refute, quash, disprove, negate, confound, repulse, top, negative, cross, break, controvert, repel, confute, defeat, overturn, evert, disconfirmExamples from the Web for rebut
Contemporary Examples of rebut
No matter how I attempt to rebut these empty slogans, they never lose their power.
These are the facts to rebut just a few of the fallacies I read on a daily basis about our party.
He's now running almost a full answer behind as he tries to rebut the last attack.
Defend Obamacare with human stories, and rebut Romney on preexisting conditions.
The White House declined to send a spokesperson to Face the Nation to rebut Senator Graham.
Historical Examples of rebut
Then why should we trouble ourselves with the attempt to rebut it?
Phyllis of PhilistiaFrank Frankfort Moore
It had come into existence, not from any spiritual need, but entirely to rebut Butcherdom.
Old MoleGilbert Cannan
Not a hint is given that any testimony may be received to rebut the satisfactory proof given by the plaintiff.
Mrs. Roebuck did not attempt to rebut this statement, and the warrant was discharged.
Mornings at Bow StreetJohn Wight
One cannot believe that it is necessary to rebut that accusation.
Woman and WomanhoodC. W. Saleeby