Controvert

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑnˈtiˈɑɹˈoʊvɝt/

Controvert (verb)

  1. To argue against something or show that it is wrong or false.
  2. To disagree with a statement or idea and provide reasons for your disagreement.

Examples

  • One can controvert the idea that money brings happiness.
  • They decided to controvert the claim made by the opposing party.

Common collocations: controvert a theory, controvert a belief, controvert a statement, controvert an assertion

Synonyms of Controvert

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Controvert

  • — To agree is to accept a viewpoint, opposite of controvert.
  • — To support means to endorse an idea, contrasting with controvert.