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rebutted

VERB

argue against; prove wrong

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deny disprove fend off invalidate negate quash refute

STRONG

break confound confute controvert cross defeat evert negative overturn repel repulse top

WEAK

come back at disconfirm get back at hold off keep off prove false stave off take on ward off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow approve permit prove sanction support validate

STRONG

abet agree aid attract help lose stay

WEAK

back down concede

Example Sentences

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But Iran has said "no final agreement" is in place, and its state media has rebutted parts of Trump's characterisation of the deal.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Lawyers for Haitian and Syrian TPS holders rebutted, however, that federal courts have the power to review the determination process.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

Rubio later rebutted some of what the senators said he shared in the calls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Borges’s whistleblower complaint has been rebutted by the Social Security Administration, but he believes he did the right thing.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025

Still on the witness stand, Elizebeth rebutted that idea.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield