Controvert (Verb)
Meaning 1
Prove to be false or incorrect.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
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.