This is the 5314th most frequent Portuguese word.
rebateu
"Rebateu" means "refuted" or "hit back" in English, depending on context.
Here, 'rebateu' is used to mean 'countered' or 'responded to,' indicating an action of responding or opposing criticisms with reasoning.
Ele rebateu as críticas com argumentos sólidos.
He countered the criticisms with solid arguments.
In this sentence, 'rebateu' is used to describe the physical action of the ball bouncing or rebounding off a surface.
A bola rebateu na parede e voltou para o jogador.
The ball rebounded off the wall and returned to the player.
Here, 'rebateu' is used to mean 'rejected' or 'refuted,' expressing the action of dismissing or disapproving of an offer.