Meaning & use
Rebutting
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Arguing against or providing evidence to contradict a claim, criticism, or accusation.
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The lawyer spent the afternoon rebutting the witness's testimony.
She wrote an op-ed rebutting the study's controversial conclusions.
A note on using this word
Common in legal and academic debate, where a 'rebuttal' is a formal response challenging an opposing argument.
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