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controvert - Dictionary definition and meaning for controvert
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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Origin
Mid-16th century. < Latin contro-, form of contra- "against" + vertere "to turn added by bimal03
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