Can we use both "refute" and "rebut" in a sentence interchangeably as meaning of both are same?<br/><br/>Example 1: Mr. Azad strongly <b>refuted/rebutted</b> the fresh allegation made by opposition party. <br/><br/>Example 2: She has <b>rebutted/refuted</b> charges that she has been involved in any financial malpractice<br/><br/>Thank you