Rebuttal

/rɪˈbʌtəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a response to a claim or argument that counters or disproves it.

The lawyer presented a strong rebuttal to the accusations made by the prosecution.

the act of rebutting a statement or argument.

Her rebuttal effectively addressed all the criticisms posed in the debate.

a statement that presents evidence or argument against a previously stated position.

In his rebuttal, he cited various studies that contradicted the initial findings.

a counterargument or an argument against the opponent’s argument.

The article included a rebuttal to common misconceptions about climate change.

From Middle English 'rebuttal', from Latin 'rebuttalem', a derivation of 'rebuttare', meaning 'to beat back'.

rebuttal period

A designated time frame in which a rebuttal can be submitted or made.

right of rebuttal

The legal or ethical right to respond to accusations or claims made against oneself.

refute

To disprove or deny the validity of an argument or statement.

counter

To oppose or respond to an argument or claim.

dispute

A disagreement or argument.

Comeback

She had a quick comeback that served as a perfect rebuttal.

Shut down

His rebuttal was so strong that it completely shut down her arguments.