rebut
[ ri-buht ]
/ rɪˈbʌt /
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verb (used with object), re·but·ted, re·but·ting.
to refute by evidence or argument.
to oppose by contrary proof.
verb (used without object), re·but·ted, re·but·ting.
to provide some evidence or argument that refutes or opposes.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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OTHER WORDS FROM rebut
re·but·ta·ble, adjectiveun·re·but·ta·ble, adjectiveun·re·but·ted, adjectiveWords nearby rebut
rebuff, rebuild, rebuke, rebus, rebus sic stantibus, rebut, rebuttal, rebutter, rec, recalcification, recalcitrant
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British Dictionary definitions for rebut
rebut
/ (rɪˈbʌt) /
verb -buts, -butting or -butted
(tr) to refute or disprove, esp by offering a contrary contention or argument
Derived forms of rebut
rebuttable, adjectiverebuttal, nounWord Origin for rebut
C13: from Old French reboter, from re- + boter to thrust, butt ³
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