Refute and Strike back

Refute

Refute verb - To declare not to be true.

Strike back and refute are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strike back" instead a verb "Refute".

Nearby Words: refutation, refutable, refuting

Strike back

Strike back verb - Make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil.
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Refute and strike back are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refute" instead a verb "Strike back".
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