controvert

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer la négation, l'opposition ou l'argumentation contre quelque chose, généralement dans un contexte formel ou intellectuel.

A verb used to express the act of denying, opposing, or arguing against something, typically in a formal or intellectual context.

1. Deny or disputeC1formal

   To deny the truth or validity of something; to argue against.

   Contester, réfuter

   • The lawyer controverted the witness's testimony.
   • He controverted the claim with strong evidence.
   • Scholars often controvert historical interpretations.

   Synonymeschallengecontradictdenydisputegainsayimpugnopposerebutrefuterepudiate

   Antonymesacknowledgeadmitconcedeconfirmcorroborateendorsesubstantiatesupportvalidateverify

2. Argue or debateC1formal

   To engage in a formal argument or debate about a topic.

   débattre

   • The philosophers controverted the nature of reality.
   • They controverted the policy during the meeting.
   • The committee controverted the proposed changes for hours.

   Synonymesarguecontestdebatediscussdispute

   Antonymesacquiesceagreeconcur