English dictionary

controvert

/'k/A/ntr/@/,v/[@]/rt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

be resistant to

verb.communication

Synonyms contradict oppose

Source: WordNet 3.0
prove to be false or incorrect

verb.cognition

Synonyms rebut refute

Source: WordNet 3.0
To make matter of controversy; to dispute or oppose by reasoning; to contend against in words or writings; to contest; to debate.

verb

Source: webster1913