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   Con·tro·vert

   /ˌkäntrəˈvərt/

   

   verb

   • 1. deny the truth of (something): "subsequent work from the same laboratory controverted these results"
   • ▪ argue about (something): "the views in the article have been controverted"

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

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   • 1. controvertible adjective

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   Controvert is a verb that means to dispute or oppose by reasoning, or to engage in controversy. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and etymology of controvert from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   What does controvertere mean?

   • To argue or reason against; contradict; deny; dispute. To argue about; debate; discuss. (intransitive) To be involved or engaged in controversy. From Latin as if * controvertere, assumed from controversus, from contro- (“against”) + vertere (“to turn”).

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   What is another word for controvert?

   • Other forms: controverted; controverting; controverts If you controvert something, you dispute it. If you argue for a new pony, your parents will controvert your argument by pointing out you said the same thing about the dog — the one they have to walk. The verb controvert can mean to prove to be false or untrue.

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   What does controversion mean?

   • Controversion An agency’s objection to paying COP for one of the reasons provided by regulation is called controversion. Controversion -- means to dispute, challenge or deny the validity of a claim for Continuation of Pay. Notice of Payment, Modification, Suspension, Termination or Controversion ofCompensation or Medical Benefits 664§6633.

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   What is a controvert & how does it work?

   • While the controvert is used often, it is often improperly used and not filed on time. The goal of the controvert is to inform you that the employer/insurer will not provide immediate income or certain medical benefits voluntarily. Generally, the controvert is final unless challenged by the employee.

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   Controvert is a formal verb that means to say or show that something is not true. Learn how to use it in sentences, how to pronounce it and how to translate it in different languages.

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   If you controvert something, you dispute it. If you argue for a new pony, your parents will controvert your argument by pointing out you said the same thing about the dog — the one they have to walk. The verb controvert can mean to prove to be false or untrue.

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   Controvert definition: to argue against; dispute; deny; oppose. . See examples of CONTROVERT used in a sentence.

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   Controvert is a formal verb that means to say or show that something is not true. Learn how to use it in sentences, how to pronounce it and how to translate it in different languages.

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   controvert in American English. (ˈkɑntrəˌvɜrt ; ˌ kɑntrəˈvɜrt ) verb transitive. 1. to argue or reason against; contradict; deny; dispute. 2. to argue about; debate; discuss. SIMILAR WORDS: disˈprove.

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    Controvert is a formal verb that means to say or prove that something is not true. It is often used with evidence or arguments. See examples, pronunciation and synonyms of controvert.