controvert

Definition of Controvert in English :

1. contradict, controvert, oppose

be resistant to

Example Sentences:
'The board opposed his motion'

2. controvert, rebut, refute

prove to be false or incorrect

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Controvert

verb (transitive)

1.

to deny, refute, or oppose (some argument or opinion)

2.

to argue or wrangle about

verb transitive

1.

to argue or reason against; contradict; deny; dispute

2.

to argue about; debate; discuss

tr.v. con·tro·vert·ed, con·tro·vert·ing, con·tro·verts

To raise arguments against; voice opposition to.