The difference between Rebut and Refute
When used as verbs, rebut means to drive back or beat back, whereas refute means to prove (something) to be false or incorrect.
check bellow for the other definitions of Rebut and Refute
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Rebut as a verb:
To drive back or beat back; to repulse.
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Rebut as a verb:
To deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it.
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Refute as a verb (transitive):
To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.
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Refute as a verb (transitive):
To deny the truth or correctness of (something).