Refutation and Response

Refutation

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

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

Nearby Words: refute, refuted, refutable, refuting

Response

Response noun - Something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question.
Usage example: the real estate office's unhelpful response to my question about what houses in the area are renting for

Refutation and response are semantically related. You can use "Refutation" instead a noun "Response".

Nearby Words: responsive, responsible, respond
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