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Controvert (Verb)

Meaning 1

Prove to be false or incorrect.

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

  • Rebut
  • Refute

Hypernyms

  • Disprove
  • Confute

Meaning 2

Be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The community has come together to controvert the construction of a nuclear power plant near their homes.
  • Several opposition parties have announced they will controvert the government's new economic policy.
  • Their parents tried to controvert their decision to get married at such a young age.
  • Environmental groups are working hard to controvert the corporation's plans for the deforestation project.
  • Activists around the world are united in their efforts to controvert the government's restrictions on free speech.

Synonyms

  • Contradict
  • Oppose

Hypernyms

  • Refute

Hyponyms

  • Protest
  • Dissent
  • Negative
  • Veto
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