controvert

In transitive terms the difference between contravene and controvert

is that contravene is to deny the truth of something while controvert is to dispute or argue using reason.

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.

As a verb controvert

is to dispute or argue using reason.

As an adjective contentious is

marked by heated arguments or controversy.

As verbs the difference between efface and controvert

is that efface is while controvert is to dispute or argue using reason.

Interrogate is a related term of controvert.

In lang=en terms the difference between interrogate and controvert

is that interrogate is to question or quiz, especially in a thorough and/or aggressive manner while controvert is to be involved or engaged in controversy.

As verbs the difference between interrogate and controvert

is that interrogate is to question or quiz, especially in a thorough and/or aggressive manner while controvert is to dispute or argue using reason.

In intransitive terms the difference between contest and controvert

is that contest is to contend while controvert is to be involved or engaged in controversy.

In transitive terms the difference between contest and controvert

is that contest is to strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend while controvert is to dispute or argue using reason.

As a noun contest

is controversy; debate.

Expostulate is a related term of controvert.

As verbs the difference between expostulate and controvert

is that expostulate is to protest or remonstrate; to reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of conduct while controvert is to dispute or argue using reason.

In transitive terms the difference between controvert and discuss

is that controvert is to dispute or argue using reason while discuss is to converse or debate concerning a particular topic.

In lang=en terms the difference between controvert and deny

is that controvert is to be involved or engaged in controversy while deny is to refuse to give or grant something to someone.

As verbs the difference between controvert and deny

is that controvert is to dispute or argue using reason while deny is to not allow.