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rebut

[ ri-buht ]

verb (used with object)

rebutted, rebutting.
  1. to refute by evidence or argument.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. to oppose by contrary proof.


verb (used without object)

rebutted, rebutting.
  1. to provide some evidence or argument that refutes or opposes.

rebut

/ ɪˈʌ /

verb

  1. tr to refute or disprove, esp by offering a contrary contention or argument
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܳٳٲ, adjective
  • ˈܳٳٲ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·ܳt· adjective
  • un·ܳt· adjective
  • ܲr·ܳt adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of rebut1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English reb(o)uten, from Old French rebouter, equivalent to re- re- + bouter butt 3
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of rebut1

C13: from Old French reboter , from re- + boter to thrust, butt ³
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“BlackSeries repeatedly ignored or rebutted these efforts, even disabling its vehicles by removing tires and wheels to prevent towing, all while continuing to illegally occupy our property.”

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The appellate opinion noted the state did not rebut this evidence or show why it could not address those problems.

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Lovett rebutted Valois’ claims and said he had witnesses to prove it.

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In an editor’s note, the magazine tried to rebut objections that it had been tied in with the “birther” claims that Barack Obama had not been born in the U.S.

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Panamanian officials have rebutted Trump's lies about China, noting that while a Hong Kong company won a 1997 bid to operate some ports along the canal it does not control it.

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