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rebate

verbgeneral usecommon/ʁɨβɐˈteɾ/re·ba·ter

Definition

1

To respond to an accusation, criticism, or argument by contradicting it or defending oneself.

Usage examples

The lawyer rebutted all the prosecutor's charges.
He countered the argument with concrete data.

Common combinations

rebate a chargerebate the ballcounter an argumentrebate forcefully