Disputed vs Controverted - What's the difference?

As verbs the difference between disputed and controverted

is that disputed is (dispute) while controverted is (controvert).

is argued; not certain, agreed upon, or accepted.

(en adjective)

Argued; not certain, agreed upon, or accepted.

The theory, though common, was widely disputed .

(head)

(dispute)

They disputed the issue loudly and vehemently.

(head)

(controvert)

(en verb)

To dispute or argue using reason.

To be involved or engaged in controversy.

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