Associations to the word «Controvert»
Noun
- Assertion
- Pretence
- Doctrine
- Opinion
- Scripture
- Argument
- Proposition
- Maxim
- Aristotle
- Statement
- Assumption
- Question
- Notion
- Discussion
- Prejudice
- Dispute
- Principle
- Truth
- Fact
- Judgment
- Remark
- Slavery
- Sentiment
- Philosopher
- Belief
- View
- Evidence
- Interpretation
- Doubt
- Nobody
- Faith
- Point
- Existence
- Wisdom
- Authority
- Logic
- Christianity
- Constitution
- Reply
- Respect
- Soul
- Election
- Pope
- Debate
- Habit
- Origin
- Article
- Regard
- Desire
- Proceeding
- Essay
- Footnote
- Conclusion
- Common
- Decision
- Consideration
- Liberty
- Judge
- Reason
- Attempt
- Manner
- Writing
- Position
- Claim
- Act
- Case
- Knowledge
- Law
- Spirit
Verb
Wiktionary
CONTROVERT, verb. (transitive) To dispute or argue using reason.
CONTROVERT, verb. (intransitive) To be involved or engaged in controversy.
Dictionary definition
CONTROVERT, verb. Be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion".
CONTROVERT, verb. Prove to be false or incorrect.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.