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rebut
to argue against by offering opposing evidence
In more detail
1. (verb) to argue against something or prove it wrong by providing evidence or reasoning
2. (verb) to deny or reject a claim or accusation
Examples
- 1. The scientist rebutted the criticism by presenting new experimental data.
- 2. The defendant rebutted the prosecutor's allegations with witness testimony.
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