rebuttal

Meaning

1. The act of contradicting something by making a contrary argument, or presenting contrary evidence.
2. A statement, designed to refute or negate specific arguments put forward by opponents.
3. A pleading by a defendant in reply to the evidence put forward by a plaintiff or the prosecution.

Synonyms

refutation

rejoinder

retort

rebutter

contradiction

objection

answer

cue

replica

disproof

crackdown

confutation

reply

response

comeback

override

overthrow

overturn

pleading

protest

quarrel

reaction

recission

refute

repeal

reprisal

repudiation

reversal

revocation

demurral

refutal

opposing speech

abolishment

conflict

annulment

argue

con

counterargument

counterattack

counterplea

debate

demurrer

denial

disavowal

disputation

falsification

neutralization

object to

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɹɪˈbʌt.əl/

Etymology

From rebut + -al.