controvert
Origin of controvert
1Other words for controvert
Other words from controvert
- con·tro·vert·er, con·tro·vert·ist, noun
- con·tro·vert·i·ble, adjective
- con·tro·vert·i·bly, adverb
- un·con·tro·vert·ed, adjective
- un·con·tro·vert·ed·ly, adverb
- un·con·tro·vert·i·ble, adjective
- un·con·tro·vert·i·bly, adverb
Words that may be confused with controvert
- contravene, controvert
Words Nearby controvert
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How to use controvert in a sentence
Karasowski, in his eagerness to controvert Liszt, although not going quite this length, nevertheless overshoots the mark.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician | Frederick NiecksHe could not concur, but he would not attempt to controvert: opinion in this case must have even the precedence of justice.
Camilla | Fanny BurneyThe statement in this amendment does not controvert the right of revolution.
A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention | Lucius Eugene ChittendenThat evening Campanini was on hand, ready to controvert the very idea of an American prima donna daring to sing with him.
Memoirs of an American Prima Donna | Clara Louise KelloggThe doctrine of materialism, adverted to by Mr. Irvine, it is the province of divines to controvert.
Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820 | Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
British Dictionary definitions for controvert
/ (ˈkɒntrəˌvɜːt, ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːt) /
to deny, refute, or oppose (some argument or opinion)
to argue or wrangle about
Origin of controvert
1Derived forms of controvert
- controverter, noun
- controvertible, adjective
- controvertibly, adverb
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