rebut

[/rɪˈbjuːt/]

verb

refutar

1. To argue against or oppose by presenting contrary evidence or arguments

The lawyer rebutted the prosecution's claims with new evidence.

O advogado refutou as alegações da acusação com novas provas.

2. To respond to a statement or accusation with a counter-argument

She rebutted his criticism by pointing out his own mistakes.

Ela refutou sua crítica apontando seus próprios erros.

3. In law, to present a rebuttal argument in court

The defendant will rebut the witness testimony tomorrow.

O réu vai refutar o depoimento da testemunha amanhã.

NYC Slang

clap back

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

refutar

Standard usage in formal and legal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

refutar

Common in legal and academic discourse

São Paulo

refutar

Preferred in business and formal settings

Portugal

refutar

Standard formal usage; sometimes 'contrariar' in casual speech

rebut point by point

rebut with evidence

rebut an argument

rebut the charges

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