Rebuttal

Definitions

1. The act of contradicting something by making a contrary argument, or presenting contrary evidence.
2. A statement, designed to refute or negate specific arguments put forward by opponents.
3. A pleading by a defendant in reply to the evidence put forward by a plaintiff or the prosecution.

Equivalents

Examples

“For those who imagine⟳ the capital flows with milk and honey, or avocado and sourdough, Edmonton is your rebuttal. Once full of light⟳ industry, today it has some of the most deprived areas in England.”

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