rebu — to contradict or oppose by formal argument
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to contradict or oppose by formal argument
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈbʌt/
Example Sentences
- The student tried to rebut the teacher's theory with a Wikipedia article.
- She skillfully rebutted every point in the opposing counsel's argument.
- How do you rebut someone who thinks pineapple doesn't belong on pizza?
rebu
VERB[/rɪˈbʌt/]
to contradict or oppose by formal argument
a defense attorney stands up pointing directly at the prosecutor while speaking forcefully. The attorney's other hand holds legal documents as evidence to counter the opposing argument. The prosecutor looks surprised and defensive as their previous statement gets challenged. Court observers lean forward to listen as the tension builds between the two lawyers. one lawyer contradicting and opposing the other through formal legal argument
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 13th-century Old French 'rebouter,' meaning 'to push back' or 'to repel.' The word originally described the act of driving back an enemy or rejecting an advance.
Breakdown
re- (back/again) + bout- (push/thrust) - literally 'to push back'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The student tried to rebut the teacher's theory with a Wikipedia article.”
“She skillfully rebutted every point in the opposing counsel's argument.”
“How do you rebut someone who thinks pineapple doesn't belong on pizza?”
“The scientist rebutted the climate change denial with concrete data.”
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