Controvert

v. t.

1.

To make matter of controversy; to dispute or oppose by reasoning; to contend against in words or writings; to contest; to debate. [imp. & p. p. Controverted; p. pr. & vb. n. Controverting.] Some controverted points had decided according to the sense of the best jurists. - Macaulay.

Verb	1.	controvert - be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion" Synonyms: contradict, oppose
	2.	controvert - prove to be false or incorrect Synonyms: rebut, refute

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