Refutation and Reply

Refutation

Refutation noun - Something (as an argument) that serves to disprove.

Reply and refutation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reply" instead a noun "Refutation".

Nearby Words: refute, refuted, refutable, refuting

Reply

Reply noun - Something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question.
Usage example: I look forward to your reply to my request

Refutation and reply are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refutation" instead a noun "Reply".

Nearby Words: replied, replying
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