rebut

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈbʌt/

The English word “rebut” has 2 meanings listed here.

verb

To drive back or beat back; to repulse.
To deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English rebutten, rebouten, from Old French reboter, rebuter, rebouter, etc., from re- + boter, buter, bouter (“to butt”). Entered English around 1302-1307.

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