1. past tense and past participle of rebut; to argue against or disprove something, especially with evidence or reasoning
Usage: formal

Examples

• The scientist rebutted the criticism with new data.
• Her claims were quickly rebutted by the opposing lawyer.
• The politician rebutted accusations of corruption.
• The study’s findings were rebutted by several experts.
• He rebutted every argument they presented.
• The witness testimony was rebutted during cross-examination.