Controvert
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Controvert is a verb meaning (transitive) To dispute, to argue about (something).
Meaning
(transitive) To dispute, to argue about (something).
More Meanings
- (transitive) To argue against (something or someone); to contradict, to deny.
- (intransitive) To be involved or engaged in controversy; to argue.
Example Sentences
[T]hat women from their education and the present state of civilized life, are in the same condition, cannot, I think, be controverted.
Word Forms
- controverts
- controverting
- controverted
Synonyms for controvert
Depending on context, synonyms include refute, oppose, rebut, contradict.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oppose, refute, rebut, contradict, deny, challenge.
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