quarrel |
controvert |
In lang=en terms the difference between quarrel and controvert
is that
quarrel is to find fault; to cavil while
controvert is to be involved or engaged in controversy.
As verbs the difference between quarrel and controvert
is that
quarrel is to disagree while
controvert is to dispute or argue using reason.
As a noun quarrel
is a verbal dispute or heated argument or
quarrel can be a diamond-shaped piece of coloured glass forming part of a stained glass window.
controvert |
false |
As a verb controvert
is to dispute or argue using reason.
As an adjective false is
(
label) one of two states of a boolean variable; logic.
controvert |
counter |
As verbs the difference between controvert and counter
is that
controvert is to dispute or argue using reason while
counter is to contradict, oppose.
As a noun counter is
an object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc or
counter can be (nautical) the overhanging stern of a vessel above the waterline or
counter can be (obsolete) an encounter.
As an adverb counter is
contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction or
counter can be in opposition; in an opposite direction; contrariwise.
As an adjective counter is
contrary; opposite; contrasted; opposed; adverse; antagonistic.
controvert |
retort |
As verbs the difference between controvert and retort
is that
controvert is to dispute or argue using reason while
retort is to say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation or
retort can be to heat in a retort.
As a noun retort is
a sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback or
retort can be (chemistry) a flask with a rounded base and a long neck that is bent down and tapered, used to heat a liquid for distillation.
controvert |
doubt |
Related terms |
Controvert is a related term of doubt.
As verbs the difference between controvert and doubt
is that
controvert is to dispute or argue using reason while
doubt is (ambitransitive) to lack confidence in; to disbelieve, question, or suspect.
As a noun doubt is
uncertainty, disbelief.
remonstrate |
controvert |
Related terms |
Remonstrate is a related term of controvert.
In lang=en terms the difference between remonstrate and controvert
is that
remonstrate is to object; to express disapproval ((
with), (
against)) while
controvert is to be involved or engaged in controversy.
As verbs the difference between remonstrate and controvert
is that
remonstrate is to object; to express disapproval ((
with), (
against)) while
controvert is to dispute or argue using reason.
ask |
controvert |
Related terms |
Ask is a related term of controvert.
As a noun ask
is amplitude shift keying.
As a verb controvert is
to dispute or argue using reason.
question |
controvert |
Synonyms |
Question is a synonym of controvert.
As verbs the difference between question and controvert
is that
question is to ask questions of; interrogate; enquire; ask for information while
controvert is to dispute or argue using reason.
As a noun question
is a sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.
controvert |
litigate |
Related terms |
Controvert is a related term of litigate.
As verbs the difference between controvert and litigate
is that
controvert is to dispute or argue using reason while
litigate is to go to law.
rebut |
controvert |
As verbs the difference between rebut and controvert
is that
rebut is to drive back or beat back; to repulse while
controvert is to dispute or argue using reason.
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