rebuttal
noun
re·but·tal
ri-ˈbə-tᵊl 
Examples of rebuttal in a Sentence
an effective rebuttal to her claim of having the gift of clairvoyance
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The estranged married couple — who’ve spent the past year making headlines over their pending split — delivered what felt like musical rebuttals from both sides of the divorce.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 June 2025
Whistles and boos met Chelsea possessions and when Pedro Neto scored the opening goal for the Blues in the 13th minute, the cheers from the blue end of the field were overtaken by the screams of rebuttal from the Flamengo fans scattered around this massive stadium.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
Whelan’s comments sparked rebuttals from the top levels of Trump’s Justice Department.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 4 June 2025
In rebuttal to the outrage economy, where snark, fear and FOMO dominate the social media landscape, Gen Z is taking action and leading the way towards a more sane approach to the world of social media.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 June 2025
Whistles and boos met Chelsea possessions and when Pedro Neto scored the opening goal for the Blues in the 13th minute, the cheers from the blue end of the field were overtaken by the screams of rebuttal from the Flamengo fans scattered around this massive stadium.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
Whelan’s comments sparked rebuttals from the top levels of Trump’s Justice Department.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 4 June 2025
In rebuttal to the outrage economy, where snark, fear and FOMO dominate the social media landscape, Gen Z is taking action and leading the way towards a more sane approach to the world of social media.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for rebuttal
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“Rebuttal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebuttal. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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rebuttal
noun
re·but·tal
ri-ˈbət-ᵊl
: the act of rebutting
also
: argument or proof that rebuts
Legal Definition
rebuttal
noun
re·but·tal
ri-ˈbət-ᵊl
: the act or procedure of rebutting
also
: evidence or argument that rebuts
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