Synonyms Word Origin
verb (used with object), re·but·ted, re·but·ting. to refute by evidence or argument. to oppose by contrary proof. Show More
verb (used without object), re·but·ted, re·but·ting. to provide some evidence or argument that refutes or opposes. Show More
Origin of rebut 1250–1300; Middle English reb(o)uten <
Old French rebouter, equivalent to
re- re- +
bouter butt3 Related forms re·but·ta·ble , adjective un·re·but·ta·ble , adjective un·re·but·ted , adjective Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for un-rebutted verb -buts , -butting or -butted (tr) to refute or disprove, esp by offering a contrary contention or argument Show More
Derived Forms rebuttable , adjective rebuttal , noun Word Origin for rebut C13: from Old French reboter , from re- + boter to thrust, butt ³
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Word Origin and History for un-rebutted v. c.1300, "to thrust back," from Old French reboter , rebuter "to thrust back," from re- "back" (see re- ) + boter "to thrust, hit" (see butt (v.)). Legalese sense of "try to disprove, refute by evidence or argument" is from 1817. Related: Rebutted ; rebutting .
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