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

When the doctrines which conflict with reason and humanity are disowned by authority, ecclesiastical and legal, in all denominations, the duty of controverting them as impediments to progress will cease.

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

These were halcyon days for mere pretenders—though for no very flattering reason: since their claims were allowed chiefly because they were not deemed worth controverting.

From Western Characters or Types of Border Life in the Western States by Darley, F.O.C.

In controverting the generally received opinion as to "reversion," Mr. Darwin has shown that it is not all breeds which in a few years revert to the original form; but he has shown no more.

From On the Genesis of Species by Mivart, St. George