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Word: Rebut
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English (in the senses ‘rebuke’ and ‘repulse’): from Anglo-Norman French rebuter, from Old French re- (expressing opposition) + boter ‘to butt’. Sense 1 (originally a legal use) dates from the early 19th century
rɪˈbʌt
claim or prove that (evidence or an accusation) is false
Short Definition:claim or prove that evidence or accusation is false
Examples:- he had to rebut charges of acting for the convenience of his political friends
drive back or repel (a person or attack)
Short Definition:drive back or repel
Examples:- but he … their sharp assault right boldly did rebut
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