Re‐but″ (rē̍‐bŭt″), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Rebutted; p. pr. & vb. n.Rebutting.] [OF. rebouter to repulse, drive back; pref. re- + bouter to push, thrust. See 1st Butt, Boutade.] 1. To drive or beat back; to repulse.
Who him, rencount'ring fierce, as hawk in flight,
Perforce rebutted back. Spenser.
2. (Law) To contradict, meet, or oppose by argument, plea, or countervailing proof. Abbott.