Definition for Controvert:

• Dispute about, discuss; dispute, deny. Hence controvertist n. [ Latin]

Synonyms for Controvert:

• n.

  •
  • counter.
  •
  • contest.

• v.

  •cognition (verb)
  • refute.
  •oppose, argue (verb)
  • confound,
  • challenge,
  • discuss,
  • wrangle.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • Disaffirm,
  • oppugn.
  •
  • negative.
  •
  • traverse.
  •contend
  • litigate.
  •disagree
  • quibble,
  • have words.
  •disprove
  • belie.
  •doubt
  • question.
  •negate
  • countercheck.
  •oppose
  • run counter to.

Antonyms for Controvert:

• v.

  • oppose, argue
    corroborate, give in, forbear, concede, endorse, verify, prove, affirm, make peace, answer, harmonize, restrain, approve, go along, confirm, allow.
  • Other antonyms:
    get along, consent, concur, accept, coexist, agree, assent.

Homophones for Controvert:

• centreboard, centerboard, counterpart, country-bred.

Hypernym for Controvert:

• v.

  • communication
    negative, resist, veto, protest, blackball, dissent.

Hyponym for Controvert:

• v.

  • cognition
    disprove, confute.
  • communication
    refute, rebut.