controvert — to argue against or deny the truth of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to argue against or deny the truth of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrt/
Korean meaning: 반박하다, 논박하다, 이의를 제기하다
Korean pronunciation: **컨**트러벗
Example Sentences
- My mom tried to controvert my theory that ice cream is a breakfast food.
- The new research data controverts what we previously believed about sleep patterns.
- He always tries to controvert everything I say, even when I say 'good morning'.
controvert
VERB//ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrt//
to argue against or deny the truth of something
반박하다, 논박하다, 이의를 제기하다
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Origin
From Latin controvertere, meaning 'to turn against' or 'to oppose.' The word literally described the action of turning something in the opposite direction to challenge it.
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“My mom tried to controvert my theory that ice cream is a breakfast food.”
“The new research data controverts what we previously believed about sleep patterns.”
“He always tries to controvert everything I say, even when I say 'good morning'.”
“The lawyer's job was to controvert the witness's testimony with solid evidence.”
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