Definition of REBUT

rebut

Meanings

Verb

  • overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
  • prove to be false or incorrect
  • To drive back or beat back; to repulse.
  • To deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it.

Origin / 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.

Synonyms

controvert, refute

Scrabble Score: 7

rebut is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
rebut is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
rebut is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

rebut is a valid Words With Friends word