Quantcast
 
Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web
Related Searches
Synonyms
Nearby Words

controvert

 - 2 dictionary results

con⋅tro⋅vert

  [kon-truh-vurt, kon-truh-vurt]
–verb (used with object)
1. to argue against; dispute; deny; oppose.
2. to argue about; debate; discuss.
Use controvert in a Sentence
Origin:
1600–10; alter. of earlier controverse (< L contrōversus; see controversy ) with -vert from advert 1 , convert, etc.

Related forms:
con⋅tro⋅vert⋅er, con⋅tro⋅vert⋅ist, noun
con⋅tro⋅vert⋅i⋅ble, adjective
con⋅tro⋅vert⋅i⋅bly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. refute, rebut.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2010.
Cite This Source Link To controvert
con·tro·vert   (kŏn'trə-vûrt', kŏn'trə-vûrt')   
tr.v.   con·tro·vert·ed, con·tro·vert·ing, con·tro·verts
To raise arguments against; voice opposition to.

[From controversy.]
con'tro·vert'i·ble adj.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source
Search another word or see controvert on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us:
Partner Sites:
ExpediaHotelsHotwireLife123LiveDailyThe Daily BeastUrbanspoonAsk AnswersBloglinesSendori