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controlled

IPA: /kənˈtroʊld/

KK: /kənˈtroʊld/

adjective

Definition: Managed or regulated in a way that limits or directs behavior or actions.

Example: The controlled environment in the lab ensures accurate results.

verb

Definition: To have power over something or to manage it in a certain way.

Example: She controlled the situation calmly and effectively.

controlling

IPA: /kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/

KK: /kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having power or influence over someone or something.

Example: She has a controlling personality that makes it hard for others to express their opinions.

verb

Definition: To have power over something or someone, making decisions about how things happen or how people behave.

Example: She is controlling the project to ensure it stays on schedule.

controversial

IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl/

KK: /kɒnˈtrəːvɜːrʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Causing a lot of disagreement or argument among people.

Example: The new law is very controversial and has sparked many debates.

controversially

IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃəli/

KK: /kɒntrəˈvɜːrʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes disagreement or controversy.

Example: The decision was made controversially, sparking debates among the community.

controversy

IPA: /ˈkɒntrəvɜːrsi/

KK: /kɒnˈtrɒvərsi/

noun

Definition: A disagreement or argument, often in public, where people have different opinions about a topic.

Example: The new law caused a lot of controversy among the citizens.

controvert

IPA: /ˈkɒntrəˌvɜːrt/

KK: /kɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

transitive verb

Definition: To argue against something or to disagree with it.

Example: She decided to controvert his claims during the debate.

controverter

IPA: /ˈkɒntrəˌvɜːrtər/

KK: /kɒntrəˈvɜːrtər/

noun

Definition: A person who argues against or disagrees with something, often in a formal or public way.

Example: The controverter presented strong arguments during the debate.

controvertible

IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːtɪbəl/

KK: /kɒntrəˈvɜːrtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be disputed or challenged; not certain or definite.

Example: The evidence presented in court was controvertible, leading to a lengthy debate among the lawyers.

contumacious

IPA: /ˌkɒn.tjuˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

KK: /kɒnˈtjuːmeɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Stubbornly refusing to obey rules or authority.

Example: The contumacious student repeatedly ignored the teacher's instructions.

contuse

IPA: /kənˈtjuːz/

KK: /kənˈtuz/

transitive verb

Definition: To injure a part of the body without breaking the skin, often resulting in a bruise.

Example: He fell and contused his arm against the sharp edge of the table.

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