Difference between Controvert and Rebut

What is the difference between Controvert and Rebut?

Controvert as a verb is to dispute or argue using reason. while Rebut as a verb is to drive back or beat back; to repulse.

Controvert

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To dispute or argue using reason. To be involved or engaged in controversy.

Rebut

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To drive back or beat back; to repulse.

We hope you now know whether to use Controvert or Rebut in your sentence.

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