Controvert

King James Dictionary

Controvert, L., to turn. Literally, to turn against. To dispute to oppose by reasoning to contend against in words or writings to deny and attempt to disprove or confute to agitate contrary opinions as, to controvert opinions, or principles to controvert the justness of a conclusion.

Webster's Dictionary

(v. t.) To make matter of controversy; to dispute or oppose by reasoning; to contend against in words or writings; to contest; to debate.