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Definition of rebuttal : The giving of evidence on the part of a plaintiff to destroy the effect of evidence introduced by the defendant in the same suit.

Synonyms:

disprover, rebutter, refusal, refuter, confuter

conflict, abrogation, disaffirmation, contradiction, dispute, disavowal, repeal, invalidation, challenge, confutation, refutation, repudiation, abnegation, denial, rejoinder

countercharge, counter-reply, retort, reply, replication, answer, echo, acknowledgment, counter-statement, counterclaim, riposte, explanation, excuse, comeback, surrebuttal, response, return, counter-accusation

negation, disproof, opposition, parry, subversion, counter-evidence

countermeasure, screen, protection, fortress, argument, resistance, harbor, cover, barrier, barricade, stronghold, shelter, safeguard, wall, aversion, buffer, guard, counterattack, security, support, shield, backfire, armor, moat

justification, defense, reaction, objection

Usage examples:

• 3. Ninety days are then allowed for the taking of testimony- the first forty to the contestant, the second forty to the member- elect, and the remaining ten to the contestant for testimony in rebuttal. - "Studies in Civics", James T. McCleary.
• It is the only real world forum where we have the opportunity for international presentation and rebuttal. - "Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to the Present", Various.
• He could not offer in rebuttal evidence of character, reputation and standing. - "The Long Lane's Turning", Hallie Erminie Rives.