rebuttal

noun

re·​but·​tal ri-ˈbə-tᵊl 

: the act of rebutting especially in a legal suit

also : argument or proof that rebuts

Synonyms of rebuttal

• refutation

Examples of rebuttal in a Sentence

an effective rebuttal to her claim of having the gift of clairvoyance

Recent Examples on the Web

But the film’s eventual record-breaking success was a deafening rebuttal from his loyal fanbase. —Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025

Despite the Kremlin’s rebuttal, other pieces of evidence suggest a possible shift in Putin’s confidence in Lavrov. —Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025

In a rebuttal, City Councilor Benjamin Weber turned his focus to federal immigration enforcement, asking Frison whether the judge thinks ICE’s actions are an important local issue. —Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025

In rebuttal, Sangamon County State's Attorney John Milhiser referenced the defense's instruction for the jury not to let their emotions decide the results of the trial, according to WICS. —Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rebuttal

• cuttle
• scuttle
• shtetl
• shuttle
• subtle
• suttle

Kids Definition

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