Associations to the word «Controvert»

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

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Winston Churchill