REBUT Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

rebut

verb

ri-ˈbət

Definition of rebut

as in to repel

to drive back Stalingrad's defenders were finally able to rebut the besiegers, but only after a horrendous loss of life

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as in to refute

to prove to be false Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe effectively rebutted any lingering notions that the earth is flat

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Recent Examples of rebut Rather than rebut them, Paxton uses footage of his daughter Mattie Hayworth praising him as a fighter for family values and role model for his grandchildren. — Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026 Prosecutor Shanan Buckingham rebutted this, and said trial evidence showed Clancy’s clear motive. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026 The company does, though, sell a scarf called Tulipomanie, covered in frilly blooms of an exquisiteness that seems to rebut the charge of excess hype with a wink. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 In a motion filed last week, Deputy Latah County Prosecuting Attorney Keith Scholl asked for a transcript of Kohberger's July 2, 2025, change of plea hearing, in which Kohberger's own words could be used to rebut the new claims in his petition. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rebut

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Leading brands, such as Cliganic, NATPAT and BugMD, use essential oils, like citronella and peppermint oil among others, as the active ingredients to repel pesty bloodsuckers.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Ion-generating toothbrushes release charged particles to induce a polarity that helps repel plaque, for example.

— Mike McRae, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of repel

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In October, the Chinese government refuted claims that its baby diapers contained a toxic chemical called formamide and declared the products safe.

— Jeff Marks,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Some suggested that one or more stars might orbit Betelgeuse; others found no evidence for such companions or actively refuted their existence.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of refute

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Retail is a recent addition for a designer who long resisted it.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
In July 2025, Bennett and another man were charged with resisting arrest after a confrontation with LAPD officers at a candlelight vigil a few blocks from where Foreman was killed this year.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

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