rebuttal
noun
re·but·tal
ri-ˈbə-tᵊl 
Examples of rebuttal in a Sentence
an effective rebuttal to her claim of having the gift of clairvoyance
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In his rebuttal, Deputy County Attorney Josh Maxwell said the issues raised by the defense were distractions from the common-sense evidence.
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Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Cruz’s rebuttal didn’t touch on Carlson’s claims of frustration with Netanyahu, which former congressman Matt Gaetz said are largely true based on his relationship with Kirk.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
But in the weeks ahead, expect the league to file a rebuttal raising several points.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Back and forth Carter immediately asked for time for a brief rebuttal.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
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Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Cruz’s rebuttal didn’t touch on Carlson’s claims of frustration with Netanyahu, which former congressman Matt Gaetz said are largely true based on his relationship with Kirk.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
But in the weeks ahead, expect the league to file a rebuttal raising several points.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Back and forth Carter immediately asked for time for a brief rebuttal.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Rebuttal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebuttal. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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rebuttal
noun
re·but·tal
ri-ˈbət-ᵊl
: the act of rebutting
also
: argument or proof that rebuts
Legal Definition
rebuttal
noun
re·but·tal
ri-ˈbət-ᵊl
: the act or procedure of rebutting
also
: evidence or argument that rebuts
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