Controvert
/ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrt/verb
To argue against something or prove it is wrong.
He spent the entire debate trying to controvert his opponent's arguments.
Often appears as...
- controvert an argument
- controvert a different point
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To argue against something or prove it is wrong.
He spent the entire debate trying to controvert his opponent's arguments.
Often appears as...
- controvert an argument
- controvert a different point
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Argumentative Context
Use 'controvert' when engaging in debates or discussions that involve presenting counterarguments.
The scientist presented data to controvert the theory that was widely accepted.
Pro Tip 2/3Critical Thinking
'Controvert' is suitable for situations requiring skepticism about a statement or idea.
Her research was designed to controvert the hypothesis that left-handed people have better memory.
Pro Tip 3/3Evidence Needed
When you 'controvert' something, you should provide evidence or reasons to support your opposing view.
He tried to controvert the accusations with alibi evidence.
Compare with
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Quote examples
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
A flippant, frivolous man may ridicule others, may controvert them, scorn them; but he who has any respect for himself seems to have renounced the right of thinking meanly of others.
Quote examples
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
A flippant, frivolous man may ridicule others, may controvert them, scorn them; but he who has any respect for himself seems to have renounced the right of thinking meanly of others.
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