verb
- to argue against or dispute; to deny or oppose in argument
Usage: formal
Examples
- The scientist controverts the theory with new evidence.
- She controverts his claim that the project was successful.
- The lawyer controverts the witness’s testimony in court.
- Historical records controvert the popular belief about the event.
- The study controverts previous research on the topic.
- He controverts every point made in the debate.