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rebut

//rɪˈbʌt//
English Definition
To argue against; disprove.
中文释义
反驳;驳斥
Example Sentence

The researcher presented new data to rebut the theory that climate change is solely natural.

研究人员提供新数据以反驳气候变化仅由自然因素造成的理论。

Antonyms
support confirm
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(反) + but(顶,如 butt 顶撞) → 顶回去 → 反驳。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “rebut”?

  1. A To have a strong desire or longing for something
  2. B To improve something by making small changes
  3. C Wander, wind about
  4. D To argue against; disprove.
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D — To argue against; disprove.. “rebut” means To argue against; disprove..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “To argue against; disprove.”?

  1. A yearn
  2. B meander
  3. C rebut
  4. D refine
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C — rebut. “rebut” means To argue against; disprove..

Common questions about “rebut”

What does “rebut” mean?

rebut — To argue against; disprove.. In Chinese: 反驳;驳斥.

How do you pronounce “rebut”?

rebut is pronounced //rɪˈbʌt//.

How is “rebut” used in a sentence?

The researcher presented new data to rebut the theory that climate change is solely natural. (研究人员提供新数据以反驳气候变化仅由自然因素造成的理论。)

What are synonyms for “rebut”?

refute, disprove, contradict — all close in meaning to rebut (To argue against; disprove.).

What is the opposite of “rebut”?

support, confirm — each the opposite of rebut (To argue against; disprove.).

Is “rebut” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. rebut is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “rebut”?

re(反) + but(顶,如 butt 顶撞) → 顶回去 → 反驳。

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