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rebuttal

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ɹiˈbətəɫ// UK //ɹɪbˈʌtəl// re·but·tal

n. a statement or speech that explains why someone else's argument is wrong. You use it to defend your ideas by showing the mistakes in the other person's logic.

n. the act of refuting or contradicting an argument by offering contrary evidence or reasoning. Often used in formal debate or legal proceedings to address specific points raised by an opponent.


SIMPLE

She prepared a strong rebuttal to his claims.

CONTEXTUAL

The lawyer's rebuttal focused on the inconsistencies in the witness's timeline of events.

COMPLEX

The scientist published a detailed rebuttal in the journal, systematically dismantling the flawed methodology used in the previous study's data collection.

Synonyms
Origin

From rebut + -al.

Usage

Commonly paired with the verb 'to offer' or 'to provide'; often takes the preposition 'to' when identifying the target argument.

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