1. plural of controverster; people who dispute, argue against, or deny something
Usage: formal or literary; less common than 'disputants' or 'opponents'

Examples

• The controverters of the new policy presented their arguments at the town hall meeting.
• Several controverters challenged the scientist's findings during the conference.
• The controverters of the proposal offered alternative solutions.
• Despite the controverters' objections, the board voted to approve the plan.
• The article attracted many controverters who disagreed with its central thesis.