Controversialist

A disputant; one who carries on a controversy. Controversially, adv . In a controversial manner. Con'trovers or, n. One who engages in controversy. Con'troversy, n. [Lat. con trovers i a. See CONTROVERT.] Opposition in debate or dispute; a disputation or discu ion between parties, particularly in writing; a dispute; a contest; a debate; disputation; strife; litigation. "The Lord hath a controversy with the nations."- Jer . xxv. 31. Con'trovert, v . a. [Lat. con trovers or, to be at variance- contra , and vers or, to turn one's self about in; frequentative of ver to, versus, to turu, to turn around.] To dispute or oppose by reasoning; to contend against in words or writings; to deny, and attempt to disprove or confute; to agitate contrary opinions against. "If any person shall think fit to controvert them, he may do it very safely for me." -Cheyne.