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rebut — rebuttable, adj. /ri but /, v., rebutted, rebutting. v.t. 1. to refute by evidence or argument. 2. to oppose by contrary proof. v.i. 3. to provide some evidence or argument that refutes or opposes. [1250 1300; ME reb(o)uten < OF rebouter, equiv.… … Universalium
countercharge — I verb abnegate, answer, answer back, be respondent, be responsive, confute, contradict, counter, defend, negate, oppose by contrary proof, provide the answer, rebut, rebut the charge, recriminate, refute, refute by argument, rejoin, reply,… … Law dictionary
rebut — re•but [[t]rɪˈbʌt[/t]] v. but•ted, but•ting 1) to refute by evidence or argument 2) to oppose by contrary proof 3) to provide some evidence or argument that refutes or opposes • Etymology: 1250–1300; ME reb(o) uten < OF rebouter=re re +bouter… … From formal English to slang
rebut — /rəˈbʌt / (say ruh but) verb (t) (rebutted, rebutting) 1. to refute by evidence or argument. 2. to oppose by contrary proof. {Middle English rebute(n), from Anglo French reboter, from re re + boter butt3 (verb) –rebuttable, adjective …
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