What is another word for rebuttal?
Pronunciation: [ɹɪbˈʌtə͡l] (IPA) 
A rebuttal is a response to an argument or statement, usually one made in opposition to your own. Synonyms for rebuttal include refutation, counterargument, contradiction, disproof, negation, and counterstatement. Refutation suggests proving an opponent's argument to be false or erroneous, while a counterargument offers an alternative proposition. A contradiction seeks to undermine the credibility of an argument by pointing out inconsistencies or flaws in its reasoning. A disproof aims to refute an argument by demonstrating its incompatibility with established facts or scientific evidence, while a negation seeks to deny the validity of an argument entirely. Meanwhile, a counterstatement operates as a concise and effective response to an opponent's claim.
