rebut

verb

Meaning

Provide evidence or arguments to prove that a statement or claim is false.

Examples

The scientist published a paper to rebut the findings of the previous study.
She was given the opportunity to rebut the accusations made against her during the hearing.

Synonyms: deny, disprove, refute, contradict

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rebut

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈbʌt/

Definition

Provide evidence or arguments to prove that a statement or claim is false.

Examples

The scientist published a paper to rebut the findings of the previous study.
She was given the opportunity to rebut the accusations made against her during the hearing.
It is difficult to rebut such a well-documented argument.

How to Use rebut

rebut a claim (collocation): to provide evidence against an assertion — "He attempted to rebut the claim that the project was over budget."
rebut an argument (collocation): to dismantle a logical position — "The professor easily rebutted the student's weak argument."

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