Meaning of the word controvert in English

What does controvert mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

controvert

US /ˌkɑːn.trəˈvɝːt/
UK /ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜːt/

Verb

to say or show that something is not true:

Example:
This theory was subsequently controverted by several researchers in the same field.