1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rebut
In the past, Tesla has been famously quick to offer up customer data stored on its servers to rebut claims made against the company.
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 29 Aug. 2025
Cook said last week she wouldn’t be bullied into stepping down and vowed to rebut the accusations.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Johnson attempted to rebut his statements but was cut off by moderators, who ended the forum.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025
In addition to rebutting the allegations, ESPN could raise a number of defenses.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rebut
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 29 Aug. 2025
Cook said last week she wouldn’t be bullied into stepping down and vowed to rebut the accusations.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Johnson attempted to rebut his statements but was cut off by moderators, who ended the forum.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025
In addition to rebutting the allegations, ESPN could raise a number of defenses.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rebut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebut
Verb
-
In the first episode, the recruits wasted no time in repelling from a helicopter hovering in the air.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
-
The devices can be plugged into outlets near possible access points to repel rats from entering.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
These findings refuted longstanding preconceived beliefs about humans and animals.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
-
The appellate court's decision refuted multiple issues with Avery's arguments.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Criminal court records reviewed by PEOPLE show the 35-year-old faces charges of public intoxication, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and a false report.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
-
But previous presidents have resisted the temptation to exploit them, and the law has served as a powerful norm notwithstanding its weaknesses.—
Elizabeth Goitein,
Time,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
He was repulsed then, but years later, thinking about a man who’d expressed an interest in the human body in the most macabre possible way sparked something in Hunnam.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
-
Jackson was repulsed at the idea of the film being shown to the public, as was Zapruder, who quickly settled again with Time-Life.—
Time,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Rebut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebut. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share