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controvert
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/ˈkäntrəˌvərt/,/ˌkäntrəˈvərt/,
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controverted, past participle; controverts, 3rd person singular present; controverting, present participle; controverted, past tense;
Deny the truth of (something)
- subsequent work from the same laboratory
controverted
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Argue about (something)
- the views in the article have been
controverted
Web Definitions:
oppose: be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion"
refute: prove to be false or incorrect
Controversy is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of opinion. ...
To dispute or argue using reason; To be involved or engaged in controversy
To contest, deny, or take issue with.