Refutation
Refutation noun - Something (as an argument) that serves to disprove.
Return and refutation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Return" instead a noun "Refutation".
Return
Return noun - Something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question.
Usage example: I was moved by my grandfather's lengthy return to my casual question about his experiences in the Vietnam War
Refutation and return are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refutation" instead a noun "Return".
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