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Controverting

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opposeverbTo attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
refuteverb(transitive) To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.
rebutverbTo deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it.
contradictverbTo deny the truth or validity of (a statement or statements).
refutingverb(transitive) To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.
confutingverb(transitive, now rare) To show (something or someone) to be false or wrong; to disprove or refute.
contradictingverbAn act of contradiction.
counterpointingnoun(music) A melody added to an existing one, especially one added to provide harmony whilst each retains its simultaneous identity; a composition consisting of such contrapuntal melodies.
rebuttingverbTo deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it.
contradictornounAlternative form of contradicter. [One who contradicts.]
counteractingverb(transitive) To have a contrary or opposing effect or force on someone or something.
counteringverbTo contradict, oppose.
contradictive(now rare) Contradictory.
contraveningverb(transitive) To act contrary to an order; to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation.
contradictedverbDisputed; questioned.
disprovingverb(transitive) To prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; to refute.
contradistinctionnounDistinction by contrast; the provision of one example against which another example may be defined.
contradictsverbTo deny the truth or validity of (a statement or statements).
counterpointnoun(music) A melody added to an existing one, especially one added to provide harmony whilst each retains its simultaneous identity; a composition consisting of such contrapuntal melodies.
counteractverb(transitive) To have a contrary or opposing effect or force on someone or something.

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