rebut

(verb)

To deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it.

Related Terms

  • thesis statement

Examples of rebut in the following topics:

  • Explaining Poverty: The Sociological Debate

    • Meanwhile, structural-functionalists rebut that people do not always act solely out of economic self-interest.
  • Developing Your Thesis

    • Be prepared to rebut the other side.
  • Interaction in Public Speaking

    • You might agree with what an audience member says, or you can use the opportunity to refute or rebut their response.
  • McClellan's Peninsular Campaign

    • McClellan rebutted this decision in a 22-page letter to the president, outlining his Urbanna plan.
  • African Americans in the Military

    • The Union forces requested an hour to consider the offer, but Confederate Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest rebutted that they would only allow the Union forces 20 minutes to consider their offer.
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