CONTROVERT
(verb) prove to be false or incorrect
synonyms : rebut , refute"The argument was refuted by two points" -added by sradha_inlas
(verb) be resistant to
"The board opposed his motion"
synonyms : contradict , oppose
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Mnemonics for controvert
(Tag: ) Introvert - one who does not mingle with anyone. Extrovert - one who mingles with everyone. Controvert - one who opposes everyone with arguments.
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(Tag: ) contro+vert..contro[oppose] and vert[verbose]..controvert means oppose with words[arguements]
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(Tag: ) celebrities are always Controverting (denying, refuting) scandals and controversies
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(Tag: shortkut) think it as CONTROVERSY
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(Tag: use controversy,,in contoversy,someone is always proved to be false) controvert
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(Tag: ) Legendary Mnemonic: Controvert=Contra+Verse=>Verse Against You=Contradict ...doesnt get simpler
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