rebut

/ɹiˈbət/

to claim or prove something false

rebut in a sentence

“The defendant rebutted the prosecution's claims.”

Old French reboter to thrust back from re- back + boter to thrust

Related Words

contradict

to deny the truth of a statement

gainsay

to deny or contradict a fact or statement

contest

to oppose or challenge

dispute

to argue about; question the validity of

contravene

to conflict with; go against

defy

to openly resist or refuse to obey