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Meaning of rebuttal
A rebuttal is a statement or argument that opposes or contradicts another statement or argument.
Etymology of rebuttal
The word "rebuttal" has its roots in the 15th-century French word "rebutter", which is derived from the Old French word "rebouter", meaning "to strike back" or "to counter"
The word "rebuttal" has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to a statement or argument that opposes or contradicts another statement or argument
Synonyms
refutation
counterargument
counterclaim
rejoinder
retort
response
reply
comeback
riposte
vindication
justification
defense
apology
explanation
explication
clarification
rectification
correction
refutation
disproof
negation
contradiction
confutation
refutation
dismissal
rejection
denial
repudiation
renunciation
rebut
counterstatement
counteraccusation
countercharge
Definitions
- A statement or argument that opposes or contradicts another statement or argument
- * A refutation or counterargument, especially one that is formal or systematic
Usage Examples
- The lawyer's rebuttal to the prosecution's argument was convincing and persuasive
- * The company issued a rebuttal to the negative review, claiming that it was unfair and misleading
- * The scientist's rebuttal to the criticism of her research was published in a prestigious journal
Antonyms
affirmation
confirmation
validation
verification
substantiation
corroboration
endorsement
approval
sanction
ratification
agreement
acquiescence
consent
assent
concession
surrender
capitulation
submission
compliance
accommodation
conciliation