rebut

Pronunciation:  US [rɪˈbʌt] UK [rɪ'bʌt]
  • v.Refuted refuted; proof (freedom of speech) errors
  • WebDismissed disprove; fought off
beat off fend (off) repel repulse stave off turn away turn back
  • Fatalism..has been rebutted.
    Source: Isaac Taylor