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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Hussain tried to rekindle the relationship but the woman rebutted his attempts on numerous occasions.

From BBC • Jun. 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

At Wednesday’s press conference, Powell specifically rebutted accusations that stagflation was back, arguing that both inflation and unemployment were far lower than they were in the 1970s.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

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

Requests from PIH staff to be paid for working extra hours “because other institutions did it” were rebutted by Farmer.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French