rebut

verb

1. prove to be false or incorrect

Synonym: refutecontrovert

2. overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

e.g. The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments

Synonym: refute

1. 反驳，驳斥（指控或批评）
If you rebut a charge or criticism that is made against you, you give reasons why it is untrue or unacceptable.

e.g. He spent most of his speech rebutting criticisms of his foreign policy.
他讲演的大部分时间都在反驳对他外交政策的批评。

1. 反驳,证明为伪：rebuke 叱责,指责 | rebut 反驳,证明为伪 | recalcitrant 顽强反抗,不服从的

2. 辩驳,驳回：rebuke#斥责 | rebut#辩驳,驳回 | recant#公然撤回

3. rebut

3. 反驳,证实为伪：rebuke 叱责,指责 | rebut 反驳,证实为伪 | recalcitrant 顽强反抗,不听从的