refutation Synonyms

falsifying falsification disproof refutal defense defence negatives refute refuting refusal recantation rebutter rebuttal plea nullification rejection rejoinder denials countering defenses riposte revocation retraction retort response repudiation reply renunciation renouncement nonacceptance negative negation denial demurrer counteraction contradiction confutation cancellation argument answer abrogation abnegation disaffirmation disallowance disavowal invalidation forswearing elenchus dissent dispute