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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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

And Morse rebutted the contention that Puig couldn’t understand English by playing audio of Puig reflecting in English about his interview.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Oracle rebutted claims of delays, saying in a statement that “all milestones remain on track.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

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

Still on the witness stand, Elizebeth rebutted that idea.

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