controvert
/'kɔntrəvə:t/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To argue against; to dispute or deny the truth of something: To engage in argument or debate by presenting opposing evidence or viewpoints.
- To prove to be false or incorrect: To demonstrate that a statement, theory, or belief is wrong.
Examples of Usage
- Verb:
- The scientist published a paper to controvert the widely accepted theory.
- The lawyer's primary task was to controvert the witness's testimony.
- It is difficult to controvert such a well-documented historical account.
Advanced Usage
- "To be controverted": To be the subject of dispute or denial.
- His claims were vigorously controverted by experts in the field.
- "To controvert a point": To argue against a specific detail or assertion.
- In the debate, she took time to controvert each of her opponent's main points.
Variants and Related Words
- Controvertible (adj): Capable of being disputed or argued against.
- The theory is interesting but highly controvertible.
- Controversion (n): The act of controverting; controversy (Note: This form is less common than "controversy").
- Controversy (n): A prolonged public dispute or debate, typically concerning a matter of opinion.
- The new policy sparked a major controversy.
Synonyms
- Refute: To prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false.
- Dispute: To argue about something; to question the truth or validity of.
- Challenge: To dispute the truth or validity of; to invite into competition or conflict.
- Oppose: To actively resist or argue against.
Antonyms
- Agree: To have the same opinion or to accept a proposal.
- Confirm: To establish the truth or correctness of something.
- Support: To give assistance, approval, or evidence for.
- Validate: To check or prove the validity or accuracy of.
Related Phrases
- "Beyond controvert": Not able to be disputed; indisputable.
- The evidence presented was beyond controvert.
- "To enter into controvert": To begin to argue or dispute a matter (formal/archaic usage).
- The scholars entered into controvert over the interpretation of the ancient text.
Verb
- prove to be false or incorrect
- be resistant to
- The board opposed his motion