the mind > attention and judgement > testing > refutation, disproof > oppose in argument, refute [verb (intransitive)] > by speaking in turn (2)
intransitive. To reply to or rebut an objection, argument, criticism, etc. Frequently with to.
To make a counter-accusation; to bring a charge in turn against one's accuser; to make mutual… intransitive. Without further construction. Also with…