rebuttal

Definitions

A contradiction or refutation of an argument or evidence.

A formal response to an opposing argument in a debate or legal proceeding.

Examples

The lawyer presented a strong rebuttal to the prosecution's closing argument.

She prepared a detailed rebuttal to address the criticisms raised in the report.

After the debate, he was given two minutes to offer a final rebuttal.

Synonyms

refutation counterargument denial contradiction disproof rejoinder retort

Antonyms

confirmation agreement corroboration acceptance endorsement validation concurrence