controvert Meaning & Definition
What Does Controvert Mean?
Controvert is a verb that means To dispute, to argue about (something). It is also used to mean To argue against (something or someone); to contradict, to deny.
Controvert: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | refute, oppose and rebut |
| Verb forms | controverts, controverting, controverted |
Controvert Definition (Verb)
- To dispute, to argue about (something).
- To argue against (something or someone); to contradict, to deny.
- To be involved or engaged in controversy; to argue.
Synonyms of Controvert
Controvert synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Controvert
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Controvert in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
controvert (third-person singular simple present controverts, present participle controverting, simple past and past participle controverted)
Origin of Controvert
Borrowed from Medieval Latin contrōvertere, from Latin contrō- (“against”) + vertere (“to turn”).
Common Questions About Controvert
What part of speech is controvert?
Controvert is a verb.
What is another word for controvert?
You can replace controvert with words such as refute, oppose and rebut. See the full list of controvert synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of controvert?
The past tense of controvert is controverted. The present participle is controverting.
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