Synonyms for re butted

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ri-buht

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈbʌt

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Définition of re butted

Origin : c.1300, "to thrust back," from Old French reboter, rebuter "to thrust back," from re- "back" (see re-) + boter "to thrust, hit" (see butt (v.)). Legalese sense of "try to disprove, refute by evidence or argument" is from 1817. Related: Rebutted; rebutting.

As in justify : verb legitimize, substantiate
As in negate : verb contradict, countermand
As in rebut : verb argue against; prove wrong
As in refute : verb prove false; discredit
As in repel : verb push away; repulse
As in repulse : verb push away
As in retort : verb answer
As in ward/ward off : verb defend, guard
As in break : verb weaken, cause instability
As in confute : verb disprove, refute
As in controvert : verb oppose, argue
As in debate : verb argue, discuss
As in deny : verb disagree, renounce, decline
As in disprove : verb prove false
As in dispute : verb argue
As in fend off : verb keep at bay
As in answer : verb reply, react

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