rebut

verb2

1. •
   To deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it.

   • Rebutting allegations that Scotland's railways had been deliberately run down, he pointed out that in the past nine years over £70m had been spent on their development. — 1964
2. •
   To drive back or beat back; to repulse.

   • Who him r'encountring fierce, as hauke in flight, / Perforce rebutted backe. — 1590