rebutted

Variant of rebut

rebut definition

re·but (ri but′)

transitive verb rebutted -·but′·ted, rebutting -·but′·ting

  1. to contradict, refute, or oppose, esp. in a formal manner by argument, proof, etc., as in a debate
  2. Obsolete to force back; repel

Etymology: ME rebuten < Anglo-Fr reboter < OFr rebuter < re-, back + buter, to thrust, push: see butt

intransitive verb

to provide opposing arguments

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