rebuttal
noun/rɪˈbʌtəl/
Frequency rank: #11,791 most common English word
Meaning
a reply that contradicts or disproves an opposing argument.
Example sentence
The lawyer prepared a strong rebuttal to counter the opposing side's arguments.
Synonyms & related words
- refutation
- counterargument
- response
- denial
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