Meaning & use
rebuttal
A response that argues against or disproves a claim, argument, or accusation made by someone else.
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The lawyer's rebuttal exposed several flaws in the witness's earlier testimony.
She prepared a detailed rebuttal to the critic's harsh review of her book.
A note on using this word
A rebuttal specifically responds to a prior argument, unlike a general 'reply,' which can address anything.
Words with a similar meaning
counterargumentresponse
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