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Definition of prebuttal

prebuttal

/pɹiːˈbʌt.əl/
pre · but · tal
Plural:prebuttals
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prebuttal Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A preemptive response or counterargument formulated and delivered in advance to refute anticipated criticism, accusations, or opposing arguments before they are officially made.

Example

"The campaign press secretary issued a detailed prebuttal hours before the opposing candidate's scheduled speech."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 20th-century American political jargon as a blend of the prefix 'pre-' (before) and 'rebuttal' (refutation).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prebuttal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prebuttal
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