controversy

As nouns the difference between controversy and scandal

is that controversy is a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife while scandal is an incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.

As a verb scandal is

(obsolete) to treat opprobriously; to defame; to slander.

Controversy is a related term of proceeding.

As nouns the difference between controversy and proceeding

is that controversy is a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife while proceeding is the act of one who proceeds, or who prosecutes a design or transaction.

As a verb proceeding is

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As nouns the difference between controversy and difference

is that controversy is a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife while difference is the quality of being different.

As a verb difference is

to distinguish or differentiate.

As nouns the difference between controversy and trove

is that controversy is a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife while trove is a treasure trove; a collection of treasure.

Controversy is a related term of appeal.

As nouns the difference between controversy and appeal

is that controversy is a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife while appeal is (legal) (a) an application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review (b) the mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected (c) the right of appeal (d) an accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public (e) an accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver.

As a verb appeal is

(obsolete) to accuse (someone of something).

Controversy is a related term of feud.

As nouns the difference between controversy and feud

is that controversy is a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife while feud is a state of long-standing mutual hostility or feud can be an estate granted to a vassal by a feudal lord in exchange for service.

As a verb feud is

to carry on a feud.

Controversy is a related term of wrangle.

As nouns the difference between controversy and wrangle

is that controversy is a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife while wrangle is an act of wrangling.

As a verb wrangle is

to bicker, or quarrel angrily and noisily.

Controversy is a related term of inquiry.

As nouns the difference between controversy and inquiry

is that controversy is a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife while inquiry is the act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.

Struggle is a related term of controversy.

As nouns the difference between struggle and controversy

is that struggle is strife, contention, great effort while controversy is a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife.

As a verb struggle

is to strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for'' or ''against ), to contend.

As nouns the difference between controversy and friction

is that controversy is a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife while friction is the rubbing of one object or surface against another.