Answer and Rebut

Answer

Answer verb - To speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction.
Usage example: didn't answer right away when the detective asked him where he'd been for the last three hours

Rebut is a synonym for answer in conflict topic. In some cases you can use "Rebut" instead a verb "Answer", when it comes to topics like reply, argue, defend yourself against.

Rebut

Rebut verb - To drive back.

Answer is a synonym for rebut in speech topic. You can use "Answer" instead a verb "Rebut", if it concerns topics such as conflict, reply, argue.

Nearby Words: rebuttal, rebutted, rebutting, rebutter
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