Synonyms of rebuttal

rebuttal

noun

ri-ˈbə-tᵊl 

as in refutation

something (as an argument) that serves to disprove

an effective rebuttal to her claim of having the gift of clairvoyance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refutation
• disproof
• confutation
• counterargument
• disconfirmation
• counterevidence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• proof
• evidence
• testimony
• witness
• confirmation
• documentation
• validation
• identification
• verification
• corroboration
• manifestation
• substantiation
• testament
• attestation
• authentication

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of rebuttal

Here’s a rundown of how WISH is planning to conduct the debate: Candidates have one minute to answer a question from the moderators and can have 30 seconds for rebuttal or follow up questions. —Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024

The candidates will get two minutes to answer each question and two minutes to provide responses, with one minute for rebuttals. —Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 1 Oct. 2024

Zoom in: The Harris chiefs dismissed the idea that Harris' position on trans rights or lack of forceful rebuttal to Trump's attack ads on those issues helped influence the election result. —Dave Lawler, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024

Sirianni’s best rebuttal to his critics has been his record. —Dan Gelston, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024