noun
rebuttal
rih-BUHT-uhl
noun
1
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
Word Forms
rebuttals plural
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Etymology
Formed from the verb rebut plus the noun suffix -al.