Answer and Refutation

Answer

Answer noun - Something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question.
Usage example: the standard answer of “Fine, thank you” when asked, “How are you?”

Refutation and answer are semantically related. in reply topic. In some cases you can use "Refutation" instead a noun "Answer", when it comes to topics like defence.

Refutation

Refutation noun - The speech act of answering an attack on your assertions.
Usage example: his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive

Answer and refutation are semantically related. You can use "Answer" instead a noun "Refutation".

Nearby Words: refute, refuted, refutable, refuting
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