반박하다
To argue against an opinion, statement, or theory to prove it is wrong or false.
Examples
3 of 5변호사는 검사의 증거를 조목조목 반박했다.
The lawyer refuted the prosecutor's evidence point by point.
새로운 데이터가 기존의 이론을 반박하고 있다.
New data is refuting the existing theory.
그 의견에 반박할 기회를 주십시오.
Please give me a chance to rebut that opinion.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ban-bak: 'Ban' (against) 'bak' (back) - fighting back.
Quick Quiz
과학자들은 실험 결과를 통해 기존 학설을 ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 반박했습니다
Examples
변호사는 검사의 증거를 조목조목 반박했다.
formalThe lawyer refuted the prosecutor's evidence point by point.
새로운 데이터가 기존의 이론을 반박하고 있다.
academicNew data is refuting the existing theory.
그 의견에 반박할 기회를 주십시오.
businessPlease give me a chance to rebut that opinion.
내 말이 틀렸다고 반박해 봐.
informalTry to refute me if my words are wrong.
그는 아무런 대답도 못 하고 반박하지 않았다.
everydayHe couldn't say anything and did not refute it.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
재반박
re-refutation
반박문
written rebuttal
반박의 여지가 없다
there is no room for refutation
Often Confused With
반대하다 is to simply be against something; 반박하다 is to provide an argument to prove why it's wrong.
Usage Notes
Crucial for IELTS Writing Task 2 when presenting a counter-argument.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '아니라고 말하다' instead of this more formal academic term.
Memory Tip
Ban-bak: 'Ban' (against) 'bak' (back) - fighting back.
Word Origin
Hanja: 反 (opposite) and 駁 (to refute/contradict).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
과학자들은 실험 결과를 통해 기존 학설을 ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 반박했습니다
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