rebut

[ ri-buht ]
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verb (used with object),re·but·ted, re·but·ting.
  1. to refute by evidence or argument.

  2. to oppose by contrary proof.

verb (used without object),re·but·ted, re·but·ting.
  1. to provide some evidence or argument that refutes or opposes.

Origin of rebut

1
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English reb(o)uten, from Old French rebouter, equivalent to re- re- + bouter butt3

Other words for rebut

Other words from rebut

  • re·but·ta·ble, adjective
  • un·re·but·ta·ble, adjective
  • un·re·but·ted, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for rebut

rebut

/ (rɪˈbʌt) /


verb-buts, -butting or -butted
  1. (tr) to refute or disprove, esp by offering a contrary contention or argument

Origin of rebut

1
C13: from Old French reboter, from re- + boter to thrust, butt ³

Derived forms of rebut

  • rebuttable, adjective
  • rebuttal, noun

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