rebut

动词 rebut:

1. overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
   同义词：refute
2. prove to be false or incorrect
   同义词：refute, controvert

re.but

v.（动词）
re.but.ted,re.but.ting,re.buts
v.tr.（及物动词）
To refute, especially by offering opposing evidence or arguments, as in a legal case.
驳回：反驳，尤指诸如在法律案件中用证据或论据来反驳
To repel.
击退
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To present opposing evidence or arguments.
驳斥：出示给出相反的证据或论据

来源：
Middle English reboten, rebutte [to rebuke, repel]
中古英语 reboten, rebutte [指责，制止]
from Old French rebouter
源自 古法语 rebouter
re- [re-]
re- [前缀，表示.重，再.]
bouter [to push] [of Germanic origin] * see bhau-
bouter [推] [源于日尔曼语源] *参见 bhau-