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rebuttal

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/rɪˈbʌtəl/ · re-but-tal

A refutation or contradiction of an argument or claim.

Meanings

nounformal

A refutation or contradiction of an argument or claim.

کسی دلیل یا دعویٰ کا رد کرنا یا اس کی مخالفت کرنا۔

رد دلیل

rad daleel

Synonyms

refutationcontradictiondisproofتردیدمخالفرد

Antonyms

affirmationconfirmationagreementتصدیقتائیدمتفق

Common Collocations

  • strong rebuttal
  • legal rebuttal
  • rebuttal to the claim

Example Sentences

The lawyer presented a compelling rebuttal to the accusations.

وکیل نے الزامات کے خلاف ایک مؤثر رد دلیل پیش کی۔

Vakeel ne ilzamaat ke khilaf aik mo'asar rad daleel pesh ki.

In the debate, she provided a strong rebuttal to his argument.

بحث میں، اس نے اس کے دلائل کا ایک مضبوط رد دلیل فراہم کیا۔

Bahas mein, us ne is ke dalail ka aik mazboot rad daleel faraham kiya.

The scientist wrote a rebuttal to the article that criticized her findings.

سائنسدان نے اس مضمون کا رد دلیل لکھا جو اس کی دریافتوں پر تنقید کرتا تھا۔

Scientist ne is mazoon ka rad daleel likha jo is ki daryaftoon par tanqeed karta tha.

Easily Confused With

rebut:Rebut is the verb form, meaning to argue against or contradict an assertion; while rebuttal is the noun form referring to the act of refuting.

Word Family

rebut
verbرد کرنا
rebuttable
adjectiveرد کی جا سکنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a rebuttal as a 'rebuff' to an argument.

Imagine a shield blocking an arrow to symbolize defending against an argument.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "rebuttal" — to drive back, repel

First known use: 16th century

The term rebuttal has evolved from the Latin word 'rebuttal' which means to drive back. Its usage has been formalized in English legal and argumentation contexts.