rebut
verb/rɪˈbʌt/
Frequency rank: #18,727 most common English word
Meaning
To prove a statement or accusation is false by providing contrary evidence or argument.
Example sentence
The lawyer had only minutes to rebut the claims made by the opposing counsel.
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