rebuttal

[ ri-buht-l ]

noun

1. an act of rebutting, as in a debate.

   Synonyms: confutation, denial, refutation, rejoinder

rebuttal

1. A reply intended to show fault in an opponent's argument.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rebuttal¹

First recorded in 1820–30; rebut + -al ²

Example Sentences

But what this deeply unconvincing rebuttal omits is any acknowledgment of the plain fact that Donald Trump lies all the time, about everything, and that only a naive fool would take him at his word about anything.

From Slate

The KRW Law statement added that JJ Magee had lodged a 38 page rebuttal to a complaint which had been lodged with the NI Local Government Commissioner for Standards.

From BBC

When I would try to present any fact-based rebuttal, he would say, “This is what they want.”

From Salon

During Friday's event, Brown offered a pithy rebuttal.

From Salon

After Rutgers had rolled off nine consecutive points in the third quarter to pull within 21-19, Garbers offered a rebuttal two plays later.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• rejoinder
• reply