rebut

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/ɹɪ.ˈbʌt/ English

Definitions

verb

To drive back or beat back; to repulse.
To deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it.

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Synonyms

disprove refute controvert repel rebuff reject repudiate deny overthrow dismiss displace impugn undermine postpone dispel gainsay

Associated

presumption rebuttal prima inference fabrication arguments defendant accusations torture allegations argument charges

Rhymes

butt strut smut glut rut cut that nut slut chestnut

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