Another word for rebut

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Verb

To prove or show to be false

refute
To prove to be false or erroneous; overthrow by argument or proof:
To deny the accuracy or truth of:
To repudiate.

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1. To prove to be false or erroneous; overthrow by argument or proof:
2. To deny the accuracy or truth of:
3. To repudiate.
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disprove
To prove to be false, invalid, or in error; refute.

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1. To prove to be false, invalid, or in error; refute.
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discredit
To damage in reputation; disgrace:
To cause to be doubted or distrusted:
To refuse to believe:

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1. To damage in reputation; disgrace:
2. To cause to be doubted or distrusted:
3. To refuse to believe:
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confute
To prove to be wrong or in error; refute decisively.
To confound.

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1. To prove to be wrong or in error; refute decisively.
2. To confound.
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belie
To give a false representation to; misrepresent:
To show to be false; contradict:

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1. To give a false representation to; misrepresent:
2. To show to be false; contradict:
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Another word for rebut

Verb

invalidate
To make invalid; nullify.

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1. To make invalid; nullify.
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prove false
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counter
Contrary; opposing:
One that is an opposite.
A boxing blow given while receiving or parrying another.

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1. Contrary; opposing:
2. One that is an opposite.
3. A boxing blow given while receiving or parrying another.
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confute
To prove to be wrong or in error; refute decisively.
To confound.

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1. To prove to be wrong or in error; refute decisively.
2. To confound.
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