controvert (Meaning)

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controvert (v)

be resistant to

prove to be false or incorrect

The scientists sought to controvert the prevailing theory with their groundbreaking research.
He attempted to controvert his opponent's argument with compelling evidence.
The lawyer skillfully controverted the witness's testimony during cross-examination.
The article aims to controvert misconceptions about climate change.
She didn't hesitate to controvert the outdated policies of the organization.
It's challenging to controvert deeply ingrained beliefs, even with logical reasoning.
The politician's speech sought to controvert criticisms of his administration.
The study's findings controverted the commonly held assumptions about the effects of caffeine.
The professor's lecture sought to controvert misconceptions about evolutionary biology.
The historian's book controverts traditional narratives about the origins of the civilization.

be resistant to, prove to be false or incorrect

fight, bicker, quarrel,argue, discuss, altercate, clash, row,dispute, squabble

agree, concur, accept,get along, coexist, coexist, accept, concur, get along, agree

The scientists sought to controvert the prevailing theory with their groundbreaking research.

He attempted to controvert his opponent's argument with compelling evidence.

The lawyer skillfully controverted the witness's testimony during cross-examination.

The article aims to controvert misconceptions about climate change.