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Meaning of rebutting
The primary meaning of "rebutting" is to argue or prove that something is wrong or false.
Etymology of rebutting
The word "rebutting" comes from the Old French word "rebuter", which means "to repel" or "to push back"
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of countering or refuting an argument or claim
Synonyms
countering
refuting
contradicting
opposing
disputing
challenging
denying
repudiating
dismissing
rejecting
overthrowing
confuting
disproving
negating
defeating
arguing
contesting
gainsaying
invalidating
repelling
resisting
combating
fighting
debating
discussant
objecting
protesting
answering
retorting
rejoinding
retaliating
counterattacking
counterclaiming
refelling
Definitions
- To prove that something is wrong or false by showing that the opposite is true
- * To argue against something by showing that it is not correct or valid
Usage Examples
- The lawyer spent hours rebutting the prosecution's evidence
- * The scientist's research rebutted the theory that had been widely accepted for years
- * The politician's speech rebutted the claims made by her opponent
Antonyms
accepting
agreeing
affirming
confirming
supporting
endorsing
validating
verifying
confirming
acknowledging
admitting
conceding
yielding
surrendering
submitting
acquiescing
complying
obeying
ratifying
sanctioning
approving