Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rebuttal
noun
/rɪˈbʌtəl/
Definition
A rebuttal is a response or argument that contradicts or opposes an assertion made by someone else.
Examples
- During the debate, she prepared a strong rebuttal to the opponent’s claims.
- The lawyer’s rebuttal effectively challenged the credibility of the witness.
- His rebuttal included several key points that undermined the original argument.
Meaning
It is a way of presenting evidence or reasoning to counter another person’s claim or argument.
Synonyms
- counterargument
- refutation
- reply
- rejoinder
- disproof
