Controvert synonyms
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In the wrong way; contrary to the right course.
To deny the truth of (a statement or statements).
Refute is defined as to prove that something is false.
To put forth reasons for or against; debate:
To debate is defined as to argue about the opposing sides of a subject or to discuss the merits of different arguments and points of view.
To argue or debate (a question); discuss pro and con
(Law) To make a subject of litigation; to defend, as a suit; to dispute or resist, as a claim, by course of law; to controvert.
deny (related)
To deny is defined as to refuse to admit something, refuse to agree to something, refuse to acknowledge something or refuse to accept something.
disprove (related)
To prove to be false or in error; refute; confute
oppose (related)
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand.
discuss (related)
To examine or consider a subject in speech or writing.
(Archaic) To tell lies about
An objection, exception, or other formal questioning of the capability or legal qualifications of a person, the existence of a right, or the legality of an action or thing. An objection by a party or a lawyer to a potential juror or jury panel and his or her request that a judge disqualify the individual or the panel from hearing that party’s cause or trial. To call into question.
To oppose (someone), especially by contradiction:
To render (a subject or issue) irrelevant:
To dispute; challenge
To deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it.
forbear (antonym)
Forbear is defined as to stop yourself from doing something.
restrain (antonym)
To restrain is defined as to hold back or keep under control.
make-peace (antonym)
To end hostilities; to reach a peace agreement.
agree (antonym)
(Intransitive) To be conformable; to resemble; to coincide; to correspond.
To be inconsistent with; be contrary to:
(Law) To refuse to abide by (a contract, agreement, etc.); repudiate
To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.
(Rare) To contradict or controvert; to oppose; to challenge or question the truth or validity of a given statement.
affirm (related)
To declare support for or belief in:
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