noun
rebuttal
rih-BUHT-uhl
Rebuttal (noun) means an argument or evidence offered to counter someone else's claim. Example: “Her rebuttal dismantled the opposing lawyer's case point by point.”
noun
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An argument or evidence offered to counter someone else's claim.
"Her rebuttal dismantled the opposing lawyer's case point by point."
"He wrote a rebuttal to the critic's harsh review."
How to use rebuttal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA response that argues back against a claim or criticism.
Common pairings
issue a rebuttal
a strong rebuttal
rebuttal to
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Word forms
- Plural
- rebuttals
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Her _____ dismantled the opposing lawyer's case point by point.
Etymology
Formed from the verb rebut plus the noun suffix -al.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “rebuttal” mean?
The word “rebuttal” means an argument or evidence offered to counter someone else's claim. In plain terms, a response that argues back against a claim or criticism.
How do you pronounce “rebuttal”?
“Rebuttal” is pronounced rih-BUHT-uhl (/ɹiˈbʌt.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “rebuttal” in a sentence?
Here is “rebuttal” used in a sentence: “Her rebuttal dismantled the opposing lawyer's case point by point.”
What part of speech is “rebuttal”?
“Rebuttal” is a noun.
