rebutted; rebutting
Definition of rebut
1
: to drive or beat back : repel
2a
: to contradict or oppose by formal legal argument, plea, or countervailing proof
b
: to expose the falsity of : refute
: to make or furnish an answer or counter proof
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The first known use of rebut was in the 14th century
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