Past tense of rebut
regular verb
The past tense of rebut is rebutted. The past participle is also rebutted.
Forms of rebut
| Base form (V1) | rebut /ɹɪˈbʌt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | rebutted |
| Past participle (V3) | rebutted |
| Present participle | rebutting |
| Third person singular | rebuts |
Rebutted in a sentence
- Churchill rebutted any and all suggestions that the British ring down the curtain on their empire.2000, Edward R. Kantowicz, Coming Apart, Coming Together, →ISBN, page 3. From the entry ring down the curtain
- The liquidator of the famed Robinson's departmental store has vehemently rebutted any inappropriate retrenchment of its employees, following the closing of its business, recently.2021 January 26, Adrian David, “Robinson's liquidator rebutts inappropriate retrenchment allegations”, in New Straits Times. From the entry departmental store
Meaning of rebut
- verb To drive back or beat back; to repulse.
- verb To deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it.
Questions about the past tense of rebut
- What is the past tense of rebut?
- The past tense of rebut is rebutted.
- What is the past participle of rebut?
- The past participle of rebut is rebutted.
- Is rebut a regular or irregular verb?
- Rebut is a regular verb: its past tense doubles the last letter and adds -ed.
Source and license
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