rebut — to argue against or disprove a statement or accusation
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to argue against or disprove a statement or accusation
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈbʌt/
Example Sentences
- The CEO tried to rebut rumors that the company was going bankrupt by showing up to work in a golden limousine.
- She couldn't rebut his claim that she ate the last piece of pizza because there was sauce on her chin.
- The scientist rebutted the theory with compelling experimental data.
rebut
VERB[/rɪˈbʌt/]
to argue against or disprove a statement or accusation
Lawyer rebuts with counter-evidence
She made her debut to rebut and turn the dispute!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'rebutter', combining the prefix 're-' (back) with 'buter' (to thrust or push), ultimately derived from Latin 'buttis' meaning a target or goal. The word entered English in the 14th century with the sense of 'to thrust back' or 'to oppose'.
Breakdown
re- (back, again) + but (thrust, oppose) = rebut (to argue back against or disprove)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO tried to rebut rumors that the company was going bankrupt by showing up to work in a golden limousine.”
“She couldn't rebut his claim that she ate the last piece of pizza because there was sauce on her chin.”
“The scientist rebutted the theory with compelling experimental data.”
“He attempted to rebut every point in the debate but ended up confusing himself.”
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