Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Controvert”?

Controvert means to contradict or dispute.

• Correct answer - contradict: it has the same meaning as Controvert.
• explain: to make clear - wrong, it does not mean the same as Controvert.
• mind: the faculty of thought - wrong, it does not mean the same as Controvert.
• turn over: to flip - wrong, it does not mean the same as Controvert.