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Definition of Controvert
1. Verb. Be resistant to. "The board opposed his motion"
Exact synonyms: Contradict, Oppose
Generic synonyms: Rebut, Refute
Specialized synonyms: Blackball, Negative, Veto, Dissent, Protest, Resist
Derivative terms: Opponent, Opposer
Generic synonyms: Rebut, Refute
Specialized synonyms: Blackball, Negative, Veto, Dissent, Protest, Resist
Derivative terms: Opponent, Opposer
2. Verb. Prove to be false or incorrect.
Exact synonyms: Rebut, Refute
Generic synonyms: Confute, Disprove
Derivative terms: Rebutter, Refutation, Refutation, Refuter
Generic synonyms: Confute, Disprove
Derivative terms: Rebutter, Refutation, Refutation, Refuter
Definition of Controvert
1. v. t. To make matter of controversy; to dispute or oppose by reasoning; to contend against in words or writings; to contest; to debate.
Definition of Controvert
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Controvert
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