rebuttal

noun (a rebuttal, rebuttals)

«rebuttal» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) A statement or argument that shows something said is wrong. tree →
(law, debate) A reply that answers the other side's claims. tree →

In the lessons

In school debates, each team gives a rebuttal to the other team's points. In persuasive writing pupils plan a rebuttal (counter-argument). Phrases: «a strong rebuttal», «in rebuttal», «rebuttal speech».

Examples

In the debate, our team gave a clever rebuttal. tree →
Her rebuttal showed the facts were wrong. tree →
Plan a rebuttal for the other side's best point. tree →
The lawyer's rebuttal convinced the jury. tree →
He wrote a short rebuttal to the letter in the newspaper. tree →
The rebuttal speech came last. tree →

Note

Verb «rebut» (rebutted, rebutting) — double «t». Formal; everyday words: «answer», «reply», «counter-argument».

On Mova

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