Rebut — synonyms, definition

1. rebut (Verb)

answer argue challenge come-back contest contradict controvert counter disclaim dispute dissent gainsay plead react refute rejoin rejoinder repartee replication reply • • •

rebut (Verb) — Overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof. ex. "The speaker rebutted his opponent's arguments"

rebut (Verb) — Prove to be false or incorrect.

confute disown disprove renounce repudiate answer contradict controvert oppose