Antonyms for rebuttal
rɪˈbʌt lre·but·tal

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1. rebuttalnoun

   Synonyms:
   confutation, contradiction, refutation

2. rebuttalnoun

   The act of refuting something by making a contrary argument, or presenting contrary evidence.

   Synonyms:
   contradiction, confutation, refutation

3. rebuttalnoun

   A pleading by a defendant in reply to the evidence put forward by a plaintiff or the prosecution.

   Synonyms:
   contradiction, confutation, refutation

4. rebuttalnoun

   A statement, designed to refute or negate specific arguments put forward by opponents.

   Synonyms:
   contradiction, confutation, refutation

Matched Categories

1. • Law
   • Pleading
   • Refutation

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1. rebuttalnoun

   the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary contention or argument

   Synonyms:
   rebutter

2. rebutter, rebuttalnoun

   (law) a pleading by the defendant in reply to a plaintiff's surrejoinder

   Synonyms:
   confuter, rebutter, refuter, disprover

How to use rebuttal in a sentence?

1. Michael Cohen:

   Yes, I was asked to make myself available and to be at the DA’s office tomorrow as a rebuttal witness.

2. Bill Maher:

   Now, I've always seen the opposition party give a rebuttal. This is from the same party. This is like sacking your own quarterback, i don't know, maybe she's gonna say some nice things about Joe, but basically it's to present- … bad idea for the Democrats?

3. Matt Rivers:

   (It) gives them a clear rebuttal to the Trump administration's argument that China isn't doing its part, that could lead to greater leverage in future negotiations on other issues like trade.

4. Suzanne Scott:

   Disney has been at the forefront of pushing a particular networked franchising model that is seen by some as squeezing out original, smaller budget, or more' adult' fare, it's important that star-driven films like' Ad Astra' perform at the box office because they offer a rebuttal that the older model is still viable.

5. Robert F. Lauterborn:

   It was in rebuttal to the 4P’s concept that had been the cornerstone of marketing teaching since 1960 or so (and still may be, in many places). I felt that the 4P’s was wrong-headed because it looked at the marketing process from the company out, instead of from the customer in, which I felt was backwards.

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