▪ I. controverting, vbl. n.
(see the vb.)
[f. controvert + -ing1.]
The action of the verb controvert; debating, disputing.
| 1665 Manley Grotius' Low C. Warres 11 After many delayes and controvertings, a Tax was granted by the States. 1852 Newman Scope Univ. Educ. 26 It is not safe controverting with the master of twenty legions. |
▪ II. controverting, ppl. a.
[f. as prec. + -ing2.]
That controverts.
| 1647 Crashaw Music's Duel Poems 88 In controverting warbles evenly shared With her sweet self she wrangles. |