Definition of controvert in English:

controvert

verb ˈkɒntrəvəːtˌkɒntrəˈvəːt

[with object]

1Deny the truth of (something)
否认；反驳，驳斥
subsequent work from the same laboratory controverted these results
同一实验室的后续工作推翻了这些结果。
Example sentencesExamples
- I have laid down four propositions which I think cannot be controverted.
- In such cases, the earlier acquittal would not be controverted by a guilty verdict on the second.
- It is there and it is not controverted in relevant respect.
- If it is a factual question, although it can be received here, Mr Jackson would be entitled to attempt to controvert it if he could.
- The defendants are all in a position to controvert the contents of the statements if they dispute them.
- There is nothing here that controverts a finding which is the barest minimum finding to sustain the charge.
- We have already seen some of the first struggle, between a text originating in the oral tradition and a later textually-based anthropological and historical tradition that controverts its authority.
- If the evidence used to reach a conclusion is later controverted, can the conclusion itself still be correct?
- I shall have to controvert one or two ideas that are almost universally accepted.
- Michael Williams is not the first author to controvert its teachings.
- The facts of his incarceration are not controverted.
- They are wide open to spiritual suggestions that controvert and challenge the beliefs of their families.
- The creeds make no claims on us, for as soon as they become controverted, the judges stated, they cease to have authority.
- For soon, empirical evidence about actual marriages will exist to potentially controvert the predictions.
Synonyms
contradict, repudiate, gainsay, declare untrue, dissent from, disagree with, challenge, contest, oppose
1. 1.1 Argue about (something)
  就…进行争论
  the views in the article have been controverted
  文中的观点已引起了争论。
  Example sentencesExamples
  None of the propositions that I have placed before the Court thus far, with perhaps the exception of the relevance of the precontract correspondence, can be controverted.
  If the employer is to controvert that, there should be documentation of the problems.
  Is that not the key proposition which the parties seek to controvert?

Derivatives

controvertible

adjective

The gap between the promulgation of abstract standards and the controvertible application of those standards to particular cases is a persistent theme in constitutional adjudication.
Example sentencesExamples
- Otherwise, it can grow unbounded and produce results that are less meaningful and more controvertible.
- It allows you to measure a problem, gives you facts that are less controvertible.
- And of course, ‘census-taking’ is not just controvertible, it's also litigable.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Latin controversus (see controversy), on the pattern of pairs such as adversus (see adverse), advertere (see advert²).

Rhymes

advert, alert, animadvert, assert, avert, Bert, blurt, Burt, cert, chert, concert, convert, curt, desert, dessert, dirt, divert, exert, flirt, girt, hurt, inert, insert, introvert, Kurt, malapert, overt, pert, quirt, shirt, skirt, spirt, spurt, squirt, Sturt, subvert, vert, wort, yurt

Definition of controvert in US English:

controvert

verb

[with object]

1Deny the truth of (something)
否认；反驳，驳斥
subsequent work from the same laboratory controverted these results
同一实验室的后续工作推翻了这些结果。
Example sentencesExamples
- There is nothing here that controverts a finding which is the barest minimum finding to sustain the charge.
- If the evidence used to reach a conclusion is later controverted, can the conclusion itself still be correct?
- It is there and it is not controverted in relevant respect.
- I shall have to controvert one or two ideas that are almost universally accepted.
- If it is a factual question, although it can be received here, Mr Jackson would be entitled to attempt to controvert it if he could.
- I have laid down four propositions which I think cannot be controverted.
- The facts of his incarceration are not controverted.
- Michael Williams is not the first author to controvert its teachings.
- In such cases, the earlier acquittal would not be controverted by a guilty verdict on the second.
- They are wide open to spiritual suggestions that controvert and challenge the beliefs of their families.
- For soon, empirical evidence about actual marriages will exist to potentially controvert the predictions.
- The creeds make no claims on us, for as soon as they become controverted, the judges stated, they cease to have authority.
- We have already seen some of the first struggle, between a text originating in the oral tradition and a later textually-based anthropological and historical tradition that controverts its authority.
- The defendants are all in a position to controvert the contents of the statements if they dispute them.
Synonyms
contradict, repudiate, gainsay, declare untrue, dissent from, disagree with, challenge, contest, oppose
1. 1.1 Argue about (something)
  就…进行争论
  the views in the article have been controverted
  文中的观点已引起了争论。
  Example sentencesExamples
  If the employer is to controvert that, there should be documentation of the problems.
  Is that not the key proposition which the parties seek to controvert?
  None of the propositions that I have placed before the Court thus far, with perhaps the exception of the relevance of the precontract correspondence, can be controverted.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Latin controversus (see controversy), on the pattern of pairs such as adversus (see adverse), advertere (see advert).

词汇	controvert
释义	Definition of controvert in English: controvert verb ˈkɒntrəvəːtˌkɒntrəˈvəːt [with object] 1Deny the truth of (something) 否认；反驳，驳斥 subsequent work from the same laboratory controverted these results 同一实验室的后续工作推翻了这些结果。 Example sentencesExamples I have laid down four propositions which I think cannot be controverted. In such cases, the earlier acquittal would not be controverted by a guilty verdict on the second. It is there and it is not controverted in relevant respect. If it is a factual question, although it can be received here, Mr Jackson would be entitled to attempt to controvert it if he could. The defendants are all in a position to controvert the contents of the statements if they dispute them. There is nothing here that controverts a finding which is the barest minimum finding to sustain the charge. We have already seen some of the first struggle, between a text originating in the oral tradition and a later textually-based anthropological and historical tradition that controverts its authority. If the evidence used to reach a conclusion is later controverted, can the conclusion itself still be correct? I shall have to controvert one or two ideas that are almost universally accepted. Michael Williams is not the first author to controvert its teachings. The facts of his incarceration are not controverted. They are wide open to spiritual suggestions that controvert and challenge the beliefs of their families. The creeds make no claims on us, for as soon as they become controverted, the judges stated, they cease to have authority. For soon, empirical evidence about actual marriages will exist to potentially controvert the predictions. Synonyms contradict, repudiate, gainsay, declare untrue, dissent from, disagree with, challenge, contest, oppose 1.1 Argue about (something) 就…进行争论 the views in the article have been controverted 文中的观点已引起了争论。 Example sentencesExamples None of the propositions that I have placed before the Court thus far, with perhaps the exception of the relevance of the precontract correspondence, can be controverted. If the employer is to controvert that, there should be documentation of the problems. Is that not the key proposition which the parties seek to controvert? Derivatives controvertible adjective The gap between the promulgation of abstract standards and the controvertible application of those standards to particular cases is a persistent theme in constitutional adjudication. Example sentencesExamples Otherwise, it can grow unbounded and produce results that are less meaningful and more controvertible. It allows you to measure a problem, gives you facts that are less controvertible. And of course, ‘census-taking’ is not just controvertible, it's also litigable. Origin Mid 16th century: from Latin controversus (see controversy), on the pattern of pairs such as adversus (see adverse), advertere (see advert²). Rhymes advert, alert, animadvert, assert, avert, Bert, blurt, Burt, cert, chert, concert, convert, curt, desert, dessert, dirt, divert, exert, flirt, girt, hurt, inert, insert, introvert, Kurt, malapert, overt, pert, quirt, shirt, skirt, spirt, spurt, squirt, Sturt, subvert, vert, wort, yurt Definition of controvert in US English: controvert verb [with object] 1Deny the truth of (something) 否认；反驳，驳斥 subsequent work from the same laboratory controverted these results 同一实验室的后续工作推翻了这些结果。 Example sentencesExamples There is nothing here that controverts a finding which is the barest minimum finding to sustain the charge. If the evidence used to reach a conclusion is later controverted, can the conclusion itself still be correct? It is there and it is not controverted in relevant respect. I shall have to controvert one or two ideas that are almost universally accepted. If it is a factual question, although it can be received here, Mr Jackson would be entitled to attempt to controvert it if he could. I have laid down four propositions which I think cannot be controverted. The facts of his incarceration are not controverted. Michael Williams is not the first author to controvert its teachings. In such cases, the earlier acquittal would not be controverted by a guilty verdict on the second. They are wide open to spiritual suggestions that controvert and challenge the beliefs of their families. For soon, empirical evidence about actual marriages will exist to potentially controvert the predictions. The creeds make no claims on us, for as soon as they become controverted, the judges stated, they cease to have authority. We have already seen some of the first struggle, between a text originating in the oral tradition and a later textually-based anthropological and historical tradition that controverts its authority. The defendants are all in a position to controvert the contents of the statements if they dispute them. Synonyms contradict, repudiate, gainsay, declare untrue, dissent from, disagree with, challenge, contest, oppose 1.1 Argue about (something) 就…进行争论 the views in the article have been controverted 文中的观点已引起了争论。 Example sentencesExamples If the employer is to controvert that, there should be documentation of the problems. Is that not the key proposition which the parties seek to controvert? None of the propositions that I have placed before the Court thus far, with perhaps the exception of the relevance of the precontract correspondence, can be controverted. Origin Mid 16th century: from Latin controversus (see controversy), on the pattern of pairs such as adversus (see adverse), advertere (see advert).
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