rebut

Verb

Verb Forms: rebutted, rebutting, rebuts

To refute by argument or counterevidence.
overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
prove to be false or incorrect
To drive back or beat back; to repulse.
To deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it.

Examples

He tried to rebut his opponent’s challenge, but the dictionary was clear.

Origin / Etymology

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.

Synonyms

controvert, refute

Scrabble Score: 7

rebut: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
rebut: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
rebut: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

rebut: valid Words With Friends Word