Associations to the word «Controvert»
Noun
- Assertion
- Pretence
- Doctrine
- Opinion
- Scripture
- Argument
- Proposition
- Maxim
- Aristotle
- Statement
- Assumption
- Question
- Notion
- Discussion
- Prejudice
- Dispute
- Principle
- Truth
- Fact
- Judgment
- Remark
- Slavery
- Sentiment
- Philosopher
- Belief
- View
- Evidence
- Interpretation
- Doubt
- Nobody
- Faith
- Point
- Existence
- Wisdom
- Authority
- Logic
- Christianity
- Constitution
- Reply
- Respect
- Soul
- Election
- Pope
- Debate
- Habit
- Origin
- Article
- Regard
- Desire
- Proceeding
- Essay
- Footnote
- Conclusion
- Common
- Decision
- Consideration
- Liberty
- Judge
- Reason
- Attempt
- Manner
- Writing
- Position
- Claim
- Act
- Case
- Knowledge
- Law
- Spirit
Verb
Wiktionary
CONTROVERT, verb. (transitive) To dispute or argue using reason.
CONTROVERT, verb. (intransitive) To be involved or engaged in controversy.
Dictionary definition
CONTROVERT, verb. Be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion".
CONTROVERT, verb. Prove to be false or incorrect.
Wise words
In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike
fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the
new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.