Answer: rebutted

AnswerCrossword Clue
REBUTTEDDisproved
REBUTTEDArgued against
REBUTTEDAnswered a debater
rebuttedexpose the falsity of refute
rebuttedREBUT, to prove to be false or erroneous, also REFUTE
rebuttedcontradict or oppose by formal legal argument, plea, or countervailing proof
rebuttedmake or furnish an answer or counter proof
rebuttedto drive or beat back repel