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CONTROVERTING Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word controverting. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word controverting. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CONTROVERTING

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arguing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

challenging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• requiring full use of your abilities or resources

• stimulating interest or thought

• disturbingly provocative

opposing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by active hostility

contradicting
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• be in contradiction with

• deny the truth of

• be resistant to

• prove negative; show to be false

debating
verbv
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

disputing
verbv
noun

• a disagreement or argument about something important

• coming into conflict with

verb

• take exception to

• have a disagreement over something

gainsaying
nounn
verb

• take exception to

refuting
verbv
verb

• overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

• prove to be false or incorrect

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 CONTROVERTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for controverting, 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 ARGUING

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