verb
controvert
Controvert (verb) means to dispute, to argue about (something).
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verb
1
To dispute, to argue about (something).
2
To argue against (something or someone); to contradict, to deny.
3
To be involved or engaged in controversy; to argue.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin contrōvertere, from Latin contrō- (“against”) + vertere (“to turn”).
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What is the meaning of controvert?
"controvert" (verb) means to dispute, to argue about (something).
What are the different meanings of controvert?
"controvert" has 3 main meanings: 1. To dispute, to argue about (something); 2. To argue against (something or someone); to contradict, to deny; 3. To be involved or engaged in controversy; to argue.