Controvert

Synonyms of controvert

• challenge
• oppose
• dispute

Antonyms of controvert

• support
• agree
• concur

Collocations of controvert

controvert a claim

Frequency: 80 %

He attempted to controvert her claim that he was responsible for the accident.

controvert an argument

Frequency: 70 %

The lawyer was able to controvert the prosecution's argument with solid evidence.

controvert a statement

Frequency: 65 %

It is important to be able to controvert a false statement with facts and logic.

controvert a theory

Frequency: 60 %

Scientists are constantly trying to controvert existing theories with new research findings.

controvert an opinion

Frequency: 50 %

It is common for people to controvert each other's opinions during a debate.

Idiomatic Expressions for controvert

• Phrase: controvert a theory
  Meaning: to dispute or contradict a particular theory or hypothesis
  Usage: Scientists continue to controvert the theory of climate change despite overwhelming evidence.