Antonyms for re buttal
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : ri-buht-l |
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈbʌt l |
Definition of re buttal
Origin :- 1793, from rebut + -al (2). Earlier were rebutment (1590s) and rebutter (1530s, in law).
- As in justification : noun reason, excuse
- As in rebuttal : noun counterstatement
- As in rejoinder : noun answer, reply
- As in snappy comeback : noun snappy answer
- As in refutation : noun disproving
- As in traversal : noun denial
- As in denial : noun dismissal, refusal of belief in
- As in feedback : noun response
- As in answer : noun reply; reaction
Synonyms for re buttal
- abnegation
- absolution
- abstaining
- account
- acknowledgment
- acquittal
- adjuration
- advocacy
- answer
- antiphon
- apologia
- apology
- approval
- argument
- assessment
- back talk
- backcap
- Band-Aid
- basis
- brush-off
- close
- cold shoulder
- comeback
- comment
- confirmation
- confutation
- contradiction
- controversion
- cooler
- counteraccusation
- counterargument
- countercharge
- counterclaim
- counterstatement
- crack
- criticism
- declination
- defense
- disaffirmance
- disaffirmation
- disallowance
- disapproval
- disavowal
- disclaimer
- disclosure
- dismissing
- disproof
- dissent
- echo
- elenchus
- elucidation
- evaluation
- exculpation
- exoneration
- explanation
- extenuation
- feedback
- forswearing
- gainsaying
- grounds
- guff
- idea
- interpretation
- justification
- key
- lip
- mitigation
- nay
- negation
- negative
- nix
- no way
- nonacceptance
- noncommittal
- observation
- palliation
- palliative
- parting shot
- pay dirt
- plea
- pretext
- prohibition
- protestation
- quick fix
- raison d'être
- rationale
- rationalization
- reaction
- rebuff
- rebuttal
- redemption
- refraining
- refusing
- refutal
- refutation
- rejecting
- rejection
- rejoinder
- remark
- renegement
- renouncement
- renunciation
- repartee
- reply
- report
- repudiating
- repudiation
- repulse
- resolution
- response
- result
- retaliation
- retort
- retraction
- return
- rhetorical question
- riposte
- salvation
- sanctification
- sentiment
- sign
- solution
- song and dance
- statement
- statement abnegation
- story
- support
- thank-you note
- the ticket
- topper
- turndown
- validation
- veto
- vindication
- warrant
- whatfor
- wherefore
- whitewashing
- whole idea
- why and wherefore
- wisecrack
- witty comeback
- zinger
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