rebut

verb
UK: /rɪˈbʌt/
US: /riˈbʌt/

  1. To argue against something; to prove something is false.

    1. He tried to rebut the charges against him in court.
    2. The lawyer attempted to rebut the witness's testimony with new evidence.

  2. To deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it.

    1. The company issued a statement to rebut the allegations.
    2. Scientists often rebut each other's theories with new research and findings.

Synonyms

refute disprove contradict deny disclaim counter
rebut noun

  1. A statement that argues against a previous statement or claim.

    1. She offered a rebut to his argument.
    2. His rebut to her accusations was well-reasoned and convincing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rebut" in English means: To argue against something; to prove something is false., To deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it..

The phonetic transcription of "rebut" is /rɪˈbʌt/ in British English and /riˈbʌt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rebut": refute, disprove, contradict, deny, disclaim, counter.

Example usage of "rebut": "He tried to rebut the charges against him in court.". More examples on the page.