controverting

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On the list for the class of 2013, three facts controverting my own early experience catch the eye: one demographic, one geographic, and one pedagogic.

From Salon • May 25, 2013

An individuality so tautly drawn between the twin Spanish columns of dignity and passion could never conform to the crude consequences of his own controverting eloquence.

From Time Magazine Archive

The two first works of importance, controverting Secularist principles, were by the Rev. Joseph Parker and Dr. J. A. Langford; Dr. Parker was ingenious, Dr. Langford eloquent.

From English Secularism A Confession Of Belief by Holyoake, George Jacob

When a body of religionists come together upon certain tenets, it would be a reductio ad absurdum for any of its ministers to be occupied in denying and controverting these tenets.

From Practical Essays by Bain, Alexander

My brother was just on the point of controverting a proposition that I had laid down, when he cast a glance through the window....

From Gabriel A Story of the Jews in Prague by Kohn, Spiegfried