rebut
gb/ɹibˈʌt/ us/ɹibˈʌt/
C1
Englisch
cáfol, megdönt
VERB
C1
FORMAL
1
cáfol
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
rebut [a claim/argument/allegation/criticism]
The company issued a statement rebutting the allegations of unsafe working conditions.
A vállalat közleményt adott ki, amelyben cáfolta a nem biztonságos munkakörülményekre vonatkozó állításokat.
Her essay rebuts the common argument that online learning is always less effective.
Az esszéje megcáfolja azt az elterjedt érvet, hogy az online tanulás mindig kevésbé hatékony.
The senator tried to rebut criticism of the new policy during the interview.
Beispiele für Lernende
He rebutted the claim with clear evidence.
Világos bizonyítékokkal cáfolta az állítást.
The report rebuts several false accusations.
A jelentés több hamis vádat is cáfol.
Häufiger Fehler:
Rebut is usually transitive: say “rebut an argument,” not “rebut to an argument.”
Bedeutung
argue that something is false
Wortverbindungen
rebut a claim
|rebut an argument
|rebut an allegation
|rebut an accusation
|rebut a charge
|rebut criticism
|strongly rebut
|publicly rebut
|try to rebut
|effectively rebut
Synonyme
refute (Often suggests proving something false more completely.)
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counter (Emphasizes replying with an opposing argument.)
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deny (Means say something is not true, often without implying evidence.)
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challenge (Means question the truth or validity of something.)
Antonyme
support (Means give reasons or evidence for something.)
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confirm (Means show that something is true.)
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concede (Means admit that an opposing point is true or valid.)
Themen
communication
|debate
|politics
|media
|academic
Definition
To say or show that a claim or criticism is not true.
To answer an argument, accusation, or criticism by giving reasons or evidence that it is false, wrong, or unfair.
VERB
C2
LEGAL
2
Verwendungsmuster:
rebut [a presumption/inference/evidence] with [evidence]
The defendant may rebut the presumption by showing that she had no control over the property.
A vádlott megdöntheti a vélelmet azzal, hogy bizonyítja, nem állt az ellenőrzése alatt az ingatlan.
Expert testimony helped rebut the prosecution's evidence about the cause of the fire.
A szakértői vallomás segített megcáfolni az ügyészség tűz okára vonatkozó bizonyítékait.
The employer failed to rebut the inference that the dismissal was discriminatory.
Beispiele für Lernende
The lawyer used records to rebut the presumption.
Az ügyvéd iratokat használt a vélelem megdöntésére.
The court said the evidence did not rebut the claim.
A bíróság szerint a bizonyíték nem cáfolta az állítást.
Häufiger Fehler:
In legal use, the object is usually the presumption, inference, or evidence, not the judge or jury.
Bedeutung
overcome a legal presumption
Wortverbindungen
rebut a presumption
|rebut an inference
|rebut evidence
|rebut the prosecution's evidence
|rebut a prima facie case
|rebut with evidence
|rebut by showing
|successfully rebut
|fail to rebut
Synonyme
overcome (Used legally for satisfying a burden against a presumption or case.)
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disprove (Emphasizes showing that a factual claim is false.)
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refute (A broader formal term for disproving by evidence or argument.)
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counter (Means present opposing evidence or reasoning.)
Antonyme
establish (Means prove or create a legal basis for something.)
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prove (Means demonstrate that a fact or claim is true.)
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corroborate (Means support evidence or a claim with additional evidence.)
Themen
legal
|evidence
|courts
Definition
In a legal case, to give evidence showing that something the law assumes may not be true.
In law, to produce evidence that contradicts or defeats a presumption, inference, or opposing evidence.
Grammatik
Grundform
rebut
IPA
GB/ɹibˈʌt/
US/ɹibˈʌt/
Silben & Betonung
re - but (2 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (but)
Wortformen
Verb
- Base: rebut
- 3rd Person Singular: rebuts
- Present Participle: rebutting
- Past: rebutted
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