In lang=en terms the difference between impugn and controvert
is that impugn is to verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action; to question the truth or validity of while controvert is to be involved or engaged in controversy.
As verbs the difference between impugn and controvert
is that impugn is (obsolete) to assault, attack while controvert is to dispute or argue using reason.
impugn
English
Verb
(
en verb)
(obsolete) To assault, attack.
To verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action; to question the truth or validity of.
Quotations
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* 1859 —
*: Let the opinions impugned be the belief in a God and in a future state, or any of the commonly received doctrines of morality.
* 1864 —
*: There have been much impugning of motives and much heated controversy as to the proper means and best mode of advancing the Union cause.
* 1872 —
*: At home, at a period of immense prosperity, with a people contented and naturally loyal, we find to our surprise the most extravagant doctrines professed and the fundamental principles of our most valuable institutions impugned , and that too by persons of some authority.
* 1889 — , ch. xxv
*: It is a hardy question, fair sir and Boss, since it doth go far to impugn the wisdom of even our holy Mother Church herself.
* 1922 — , ch. 21
*: He is not dead. When he revives he will return to his quarters with a fine tale of his bravery and there will be none to impugn his boasts.
Synonyms
* (to question the validity of) call into question, challenge, contest, contradict, deny, disavow, dispute, oppugn, negate
Antonyms
* (to question the validity of) authenticate, endorse, support
Derived terms
* impugnable
* impugner
Related terms
* poniard
* pugilism
* pugnacious
* repugn, repugnant
Anagrams
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controvert
English
Verb
(
en verb)
To dispute or argue using reason.
To be involved or engaged in controversy.
Related terms
* controversial
* controversialist
* controversy
* controverter
* controvertible
* incontrovertible
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