controvert vs oppose

controvert and oppose both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
controvert	No	No	Yes	No
oppose	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, controvert and oppose are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of controvert include contradict.

controvert (verb)	oppose (verb)
prove to be false or incorrect	be resistant to
be resistant to	be against; express opposition to
	set into opposition or rivalry
	fight against or resist strongly
	act against or in opposition to
	contrast with equal weight or force