controversy

Distinction is a related term of controversy.

As nouns the difference between distinction and controversy

is that distinction is that which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination while controversy is a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife.

As nouns the difference between controversy and concensus

is that controversy is a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife while concensus is .

As a noun controversy

is a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife.

As a verb reconcile is

to restore a friendly relationship; to bring back to harmony.

As nouns the difference between controversy and discrepancy

is that controversy is a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife while discrepancy is an inconsistency between facts or sentiments.

As nouns the difference between hearsay and controversy

is that hearsay is information that was heard by one person about another while controversy is a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife.

As nouns the difference between gossip and controversy

is that gossip is someone who likes to talk about someone else’s private or personal business while controversy is a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife.

As a verb gossip

is to talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a way that spreads the information.

As a noun controversy

is a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife.

As a verb placate is

to calm; to bring peace to; to influence someone who was furious to the point that he or she becomes content or at least no longer irate.

As nouns the difference between controversy and contradictory

is that controversy is a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife while contradictory is (logic) any of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.

As an adjective contradictory is

that contradicts something, such as an argument.

As nouns the difference between offensive and controversy

is that offensive is an attack while controversy is a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife.

As an adjective offensive

is causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, or hatred.

As a noun controversy

is a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife.

As a verb depute is

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