controverse

As verbs the difference between argue and controverse

is that argue is while controverse is .

As an adjective controverse is

controversial.

As verbs the difference between controverse and dispute

is that controverse is while dispute is .

As an adjective controverse

is controversial.

As verbs the difference between controverse and oppugn

is that controverse is while oppugn is (rare) to contradict or controvert; to oppose; to challenge or question the truth or validity of a given statement.

As an adjective controverse

is controversial.

As verbs the difference between controverse and debate

is that controverse is while debate is (ambitransitive) to participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.

As an adjective controverse

is controversial.

As a noun debate is

(obsolete) strife, discord.

As a noun controverse

is controversy.

As a verb controverse

is to controvert.

As an adjective controversial is

arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.

As an adjective controverse

is controversial.

As a verb controverse

is .

As a noun controversy is

a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife.

As an adjective controverse

is controversial.

As a verb controverse

is .

As a noun controverser is

(obsolete) controverter, one who controverts.