disputation vs controversy

disputation and controversy both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
disputation	Yes	No	No	No
controversy	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, disputation and controversy are synonyms defined as:

disputation and controversy: a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

Other synonyms of disputation include arguing, argument, contention, contestation, disceptation, tilt.

disputation (noun)	controversy (noun)
the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)	a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement