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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Recent Examples of rebuttal
During his public rebuttal of the potential position change, Devers cited the Red Sox' previous instructions related to him using his glove.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
In September 2024, five scientists employed by The Metals Company posted a preprint rebuttal, which also has not yet been peer-reviewed.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
This sense of connection makes Wages for Housework a relevant rebuttal to those who would like women to devote themselves to having and raising children.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
Final lists of expert rebuttal witnesses for the sentencing phase of the case, should Kohberger be found guilty, also remain outstanding.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2025
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
In September 2024, five scientists employed by The Metals Company posted a preprint rebuttal, which also has not yet been peer-reviewed.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
This sense of connection makes Wages for Housework a relevant rebuttal to those who would like women to devote themselves to having and raising children.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
Final lists of expert rebuttal witnesses for the sentencing phase of the case, should Kohberger be found guilty, also remain outstanding.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebuttal
refutation
Noun
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His win is the sign of a functioning democracy and a refutation of authoritarianism.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
4 June 2025
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Any falsehood or inaccuracy (real or alleged) enunciated by President Donald Trump is almost invariably immediately met with refutation, rebuke, even ridicule by his media critics and political opponents.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
8 May 2025
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“Rebuttal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuttal. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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