rebut
- To drive back or beat back; to repulse.
- To deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it.
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɹɪ.ˈbʌt/
Etymology
In summary
Inherited from Middle English rebutten, rebouten, from Old French reboter, rebuter, rebouter, etc., from re- + boter, buter, bouter (“to butt”). Entered English around 1302-1307.
counter to
speak against
defend oneself
impugn
refutar
réfuter
refutar
weerleggen
confutare
αντικρούω
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