controvert

verb
UK: /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːt/
US: /ˌkɑːntrəˈvɜːrt/

  1. To deny or argue against something; to dispute the truth or validity of something.

    1. I controvert that statement.
    2. Scientists often controvert existing theories with new evidence.

  2. To contradict or oppose, especially by offering opposing evidence or arguments.

    1. Don't controvert my ideas.
    2. The lawyer tried to controvert the witness's testimony.

Synonyms

dispute challenge refute deny question contradict oppose
controvert noun

  1. Something that is debated or disputed.

    1. The controvert is about money.
    2. The central controvert revolves around environmental regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "controvert" in English means: To deny or argue against something; to dispute the truth or validity of something., To contradict or oppose, especially by offering opposing evidence or arguments..

The phonetic transcription of "controvert" is /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːt/ in British English and /ˌkɑːntrəˈvɜːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "controvert": dispute, challenge, refute, deny, question, contradict, oppose.

Example usage of "controvert": "I controvert that statement.". More examples on the page.