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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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EU officials have asserted that the risks for Belgium of a successful legal challenge are small -- an argument rebutted by the straight-talking De Wever.

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

Lori Calvasina, head of U.S. equity strategy at RBC Capital Markets, has repeatedly rebutted claims that the U.S. equity market has entered an AI-driven bubble.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025

Cook’s lawyers said in a filing to the Supreme Court in September that she could have rebutted the allegations of fraud and gross negligence made against her if given an opportunity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

“Roblox” rebutted claims made in the report and said it invested heavily in its trust and safety efforts, noting that it has rules against child exploitation on its platform.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025

Still on the witness stand, Elizebeth rebutted that idea.

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