rebut
General verb
To argue that a claim or accusation is false, typically by presenting counter-evidence.
The discussion section rebuts three common objections to the model.
Medicine verb
To argue that a statement or claim made by someone else is not correct.
The discharge summary included a note to rebut an earlier, unconfirmed allergy record.
Law verb
To counter an opposing claim or presumption with contrary evidence or argument.
The presumption of legitimacy can be rebutted by the DNA results.
Business verb
To argue against a claim by offering contrary evidence or reasoning.
Counsel rebutted the fraud allegation with a paper trail showing full disclosure.
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