rebuttal
noun
re·but·tal
ri-ˈbə-tᵊl 
Examples of rebuttal in a Sentence
an effective rebuttal to her claim of having the gift of clairvoyance
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This is only part of a rumor rebuttal, dismissing the Instagram theory.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The trial reached an explosive climax as Comey rested her rebuttal.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 27 June 2025
The court indicated that prosecutors would get four hours on Thursday, and then Combs' attorneys will take their turn on Friday, followed by an hour of prosecution rebuttal.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 26 June 2025
His response offered an admission of infidelity and a string of rebuttals to each claim of misdoing.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 13 May 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The trial reached an explosive climax as Comey rested her rebuttal.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 27 June 2025
The court indicated that prosecutors would get four hours on Thursday, and then Combs' attorneys will take their turn on Friday, followed by an hour of prosecution rebuttal.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 26 June 2025
His response offered an admission of infidelity and a string of rebuttals to each claim of misdoing.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for rebuttal
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“Rebuttal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebuttal. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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rebuttal
noun
re·but·tal
ri-ˈbət-ᵊl
: the act of rebutting
also
: argument or proof that rebuts
Legal Definition
rebuttal
noun
re·but·tal
ri-ˈbət-ᵊl
: the act or procedure of rebutting
also
: evidence or argument that rebuts
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