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CONTROVERTED Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word controverted. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word controverted. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CONTROVERTED

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contested
adjectiveadj
adjective

• disputed or made the object of contention or competition

disputed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• subject to disagreement and debate

argued
verbv
verb

• present reasons and arguments

• have an argument about something

• give evidence of

challenged
adjectiveadj
noun

• a demanding or stimulating situation

• a call to engage in a contest or fight

• questioning a statement and demanding an explanation

• a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

• a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

verb

• take exception to

• issue a challenge to

• ask for identification

• raise a formal objection in a court of law

debated
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

• the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

verb

• argue with one another

• think about carefully; weigh

• discuss the pros and cons of an issue

• have an argument about something

questioned
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an instance of questioning

• the subject matter at issue

• a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

• uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something

• a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote

• an informal reference to a marriage proposal

verb

• challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

• pose a series of questions to

• pose a question

• conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

• place in doubt or express doubtful speculation

contradict
verbv
verb

• be in contradiction with

• deny the truth of

• be resistant to

• prove negative; show to be false

oppose
verbv
verb

• be against; express opposition to

• fight against or resist strongly

• contrast with equal weight or force

• set into opposition or rivalry

• act against or in opposition to

• be resistant to

rebut
verbv
verb

• overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

• prove to be false or incorrect

refute
verbv
verb

• overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

• prove to be false or incorrect

Best Hypernyms For CONTROVERTED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for controverted, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
confute disprove rebut refute

Alternatives for CONTESTED

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