Controverted: meaning, definitions and examples

in debates

To dispute or argue about a controversial issue. To engage in a heated argument or debate with opposing viewpoints.

argue, challenge, debate, dispute, oppose

Examples of usage

• The panel members controverted each other's opinions on the topic of climate change.

• The students controverted the teacher's stance on the new school policy.

• The politicians spent hours controverting each other's proposals during the debate.

• The scholars controverted the findings of the research study.

• The scientists controverted the theory proposed by their colleagues.