Rebuttal

usgb/rɪˈbʌtl/
noun

A statement or action that opposes or disagrees with another one.

He made a strong rebuttal to his opponent's argument during the debate.
Visual representation of "rebuttal" - A statement or action that opposes or disagrees with another one

Often appears as...

  • strong rebuttal
  • offer a rebuttal
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Debate Strategy

Used in arguments to directly confront an opposing view and show why it's wrong or flawed.

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Her rebuttal directly addressed the flaws in the original proposal.
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Written Arguments

Commonly found in essays or articles to argue against a specific point or perspective.

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The article included a sharp rebuttal of the misreported facts.
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Legal Contexts

Frequently used in court or legal documents to argue against the other party's claims.

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The lawyer's rebuttal convinced the jury to consider the alternate evidence.
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