as in refutation
something (as an argument) that serves to disprove
an effective rebuttal to her claim of having the gift of clairvoyance
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While the prosecution may call a last rebuttal witness, closing arguments are set to begin on Thursday.
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
But Krakauer’s videos also present point-by-point rebuttals to Tracy’s more serious assertions.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2025
Alongside the practical rebuttals (many actors these days have concealed mics), there are stronger conceptual justifications for Daniel Fish’s move.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
An attorney for McClain will go next, followed by a government rebuttal and then, finally, jury deliberations, which may not begin until Wednesday.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
But Krakauer’s videos also present point-by-point rebuttals to Tracy’s more serious assertions.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2025
Alongside the practical rebuttals (many actors these days have concealed mics), there are stronger conceptual justifications for Daniel Fish’s move.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
An attorney for McClain will go next, followed by a government rebuttal and then, finally, jury deliberations, which may not begin until Wednesday.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Rebuttal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuttal. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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