rebut

Meaning

Verb

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

Origin

Entered English around 1302–1307, from Old French reboter, rebuter, rebouter, etc., from re- + boter, buter, bouter.

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