CONTROVERTS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word controverts. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for CONTROVERTS
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| argues | verbv | |||||
verb • present reasons and arguments • have an argument about something • give evidence of | ||||||
| challenges | nounn | |||||
noun • a demanding or stimulating situation • a call to engage in a contest or fight • questioning a statement and demanding an explanation • a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror • a demand by a sentry for a password or identification verb • take exception to • issue a challenge to • ask for identification • raise a formal objection in a court of law | ||||||
| contests | nounn | |||||
noun • an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants • a struggle between rivals verb • to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation | ||||||
| contradicts | verbv | |||||
verb • be in contradiction with • deny the truth of • be resistant to • prove negative; show to be false | ||||||
| debates | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal • the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) verb • argue with one another • think about carefully; weigh • discuss the pros and cons of an issue • have an argument about something | ||||||
| disputes | nounn | |||||
noun • a disagreement or argument about something important • coming into conflict with verb • take exception to • have a disagreement over something | ||||||
| questions | nounn | |||||
noun • an instance of questioning • the subject matter at issue • a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply • uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something • a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote • an informal reference to a marriage proposal verb • challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of • pose a series of questions to • pose a question • conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting • place in doubt or express doubtful speculation | ||||||
| contradict | verbv | |||||
verb • be in contradiction with • deny the truth of • be resistant to • prove negative; show to be false | ||||||
| oppose | verbv | |||||
verb • be against; express opposition to • fight against or resist strongly • contrast with equal weight or force • set into opposition or rivalry • act against or in opposition to • be resistant to | ||||||
| rebut | verbv | |||||
verb • overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof • prove to be false or incorrect | ||||||
| refute | verbv | |||||
verb • overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof • prove to be false or incorrect | ||||||