refute (v)
rebut (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 32
def overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
examples The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments
Frame - 8 Somebody ----s something
Frame - 9 Somebody ----s somebody
Frame - 11 Something ----s something
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Hypernym disown, renounce, repudiate
Derivationally related form rebut → rebutter; rebut → rebutter; rebut → rebuttal
Derivationally related form refute → refutation
Derivationally related form refute → refutation; refute → refuter
Hyponym oppose, controvert, contradict; answer
Incoming links
Derivationally related form refutation → refute; refuter → refute
Derivationally related form rebutter → rebut; rebuttal → rebut; rebutter → rebut
Derivationally related form refutation → refute
Hyponym disown, renounce, repudiate
Hypernym oppose, controvert, contradict; answer

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