as in refutation
something (as an argument) that serves to disprove
an effective rebuttal to her claim of having the gift of clairvoyance
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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 rebuttal
In his rebuttal, Deputy County Attorney Josh Maxwell said the issues raised by the defense were distractions from the common-sense evidence.
—
Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Cruz’s rebuttal didn’t touch on Carlson’s claims of frustration with Netanyahu, which former congressman Matt Gaetz said are largely true based on his relationship with Kirk.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
But in the weeks ahead, expect the league to file a rebuttal raising several points.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
At the time, Clooney intended the film as not just a tribute to Murrow, but also as a rebuttal to the post-9/11 political landscape.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rebuttal
Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Cruz’s rebuttal didn’t touch on Carlson’s claims of frustration with Netanyahu, which former congressman Matt Gaetz said are largely true based on his relationship with Kirk.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
But in the weeks ahead, expect the league to file a rebuttal raising several points.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
At the time, Clooney intended the film as not just a tribute to Murrow, but also as a rebuttal to the post-9/11 political landscape.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rebuttal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebuttal
refutation
Noun
-
Seen this way, that Giovanni should turn to homosexuality is not a refutation of the novel’s homophobic logic but a confirmation of it.—
Garth Greenwell,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
-
The very mechanisms enabling AI to inspire collective action also equip it to reinforce entrenched refutation, deepen ideological divides and amplify narratives dismissing climate change as a mere fabrication.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Rebuttal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuttal. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share