refuting answer
[/rɪˈfjuːtɪŋ ˈænsər/]
nounpl: refuting answers
resposta refutadora
1. A response that disproves, contradicts, or argues against a claim, statement, or accusation by presenting evidence or logical reasoning
The lawyer presented a refuting answer to the prosecution's allegations with newly discovered evidence.
O advogado apresentou uma resposta refutadora às alegações da promotoria com evidências recém-descobertas.
2. In academic or debate contexts, a reply that systematically counters arguments or points made by an opponent
His refuting answer demolished the opposition's main argument during the debate.
Sua resposta refutadora demoliu o argumento principal da oposição durante o debate.
In Brazilian legal and academic discourse, 'resposta refutadora' is a formal term frequently used in courtroom proceedings, debates, and scholarly discussions. In the USA, this concept is central to legal argumentation and debate culture. The ability to provide a strong refuting answer is highly valued in professional and intellectual settings across both cultures.
NYC Slang
clap back (informal equivalent in contemporary usage)
Related Idioms & Phrases
to turn the tables on someone
to give someone a piece of one's mind
to shoot down an argument
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