controvert

[US]/ˈkɒntrəvɜːt/
[UK]/ˈkɑːntrəvɜrt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi.to participate in a debate
vt.to argue against; to dispute; to argue or deny the truth of something

Phrases & Collocations

controvert evidence

controvert claims

controvert theories

controvert arguments

controvert findings

controvert statements

controvert facts

controvert conclusions

controvert assumptions

controvert opinions

Example Sentences

his arguments were intended to controvert the established theories.

she tried to controvert the accusations made against her.

the lawyer aimed to controvert the witness's testimony.

they presented evidence to controvert the claims of the opposition.

it is difficult to controvert such widely accepted beliefs.

the article aimed to controvert popular misconceptions.

his research findings were published to controvert previous studies.

she made a compelling case to controvert his theory.

to controvert the myths, we need solid evidence.

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