controvert
Use Controvert in a sentence
trəˌvɜrt, ˌkɒn verb (used with object)
1.
to argue against; dispute; deny; oppose.
2.
to argue about; debate; discuss.
Origin:
1600–10; alteration of earlier controverse (< Latin contrōversus; see controversy) with -vert from advert1, convert, etc.
1600–10; alteration of earlier controverse (< Latin contrōversus; see controversy) with -vert from advert1, 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
un·con·tro·vert·ed, adjective
un·con·tro·vert·ed·ly, adverb
Synonyms
1. refute, rebut.
1. refute, rebut.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to deny, refute, or oppose (some argument or opinion) |
| 2. | to argue or wrangle about |
| [C17: from Latin contrōversus; see | |
| 'controverter | |
| —n | |
| contro'vertible | |
| —adj | |
| contro'vertibly | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
controvert
c.1600, probably a back-formation from controversy. Related: Controverted (c.1600).
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Example sentences
The defendant shall have the right to hear and controvert this evidence and to offer evidence in his support.
Failure to deny or controvert any particular allegation will be deemed an admission thereof.
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