Answer and Controvert

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Answer verb - To speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction.

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Controvert is an antonym for answer.

Controvert verb - To express different opinions about something often angrily.

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Answer is an antonym for controvert in oppose topic.

Nearby Word: controverting

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