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Another word for rebuttal

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A formal statement, argument, or presentation of evidence intended to contradict, counter, or disprove an opposing claim or accusation.

Usage Example

"The defense attorney delivered a persuasive refutation that cast serious doubt on the prosecution's timeline of events."

Strongest
refutation
counterargument
Strong
rejoinder
disproof
confutation
retort
counterclaim
contradiction
denial
negation

Opposites of rebuttal

The opposite of rebuttal shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

corroboration
confirmation
validation
admission
concession
agreement
endorsement
acceptance
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Rebuttal. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/rebuttal
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