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controvert
/ ˈkɒntrəˌvɜːt; ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːt /
verb
- to deny, refute, or oppose (some argument or opinion)
- to argue or wrangle about
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Derived Forms
- ˌcontroˈvertible, adjective
- ˌcontroˈvertibly, adverb
- ˈcontroˌverter, noun
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Other Words From
- contro·verter contro·vertist noun
- contro·verti·ble adjective
- contro·verti·bly adverb
- un·contro·verted adjective
- un·contro·verted·ly adverb
- uncon·tro·verti·ble adjective
- uncon·tro·verti·bly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of controvert1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of controvert1
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Example Sentences
Karasowski, in his eagerness to controvert Liszt, although not going quite this length, nevertheless overshoots the mark.
He could not concur, but he would not attempt to controvert: opinion in this case must have even the precedence of justice.
The statement in this amendment does not controvert the right of revolution.
That evening Campanini was on hand, ready to controvert the very idea of an American prima donna daring to sing with him.
The doctrine of materialism, adverted to by Mr. Irvine, it is the province of divines to controvert.
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