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Definitions for Rebut

[1] to refute by evidence or argument.
[2] to oppose by contrary proof.
[3] to provide some evidence or argument that refutes or opposes.
[4] (tr) to refute or disprove, esp by offering a contrary contention or argument

Words related to Rebut

invalidate, deny, refute, quash, disprove, negate, confound, repulse, top, negative, cross, break, controvert, repel, confute, defeat, overturn, evert, disconfirm

Words nearby Rebut

rebuff, rebuild, rebuke, rebus, rebus sic stantibus, rebut, rebuttal, rebutter, rec, rec room, rec.

Origin of Rebut

1250–1300; Middle English reb(o)uten < Old French rebouter, equivalent to re- re- + bouter butt3

Words that may be confused with Rebut

deny, disapprove, disprove, rebut, refute

Other words from Rebut

re·but·ta·ble , adjective
un·re·but·ta·ble , adjective
un·re·but·ted , adjective

Word origin for Rebut

C13: from Old French reboter , from re- + boter to thrust, butt ³

Synonyms for Rebut

deny, disprove, fend off, invalidate, negate, quash, refute, break, confound, confute, controvert, cross, defeat, evert, negative, overturn, repel, repulse, top, come back at, disconfirm, get back at, hold off, keep off, prove false, stave off, take on, ward off