controversy | ||
1. | [ noun ] a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement | |
Synonyms: | argument contention arguing tilt disceptation disputation contestation | |
Examples: | "they were involved in a violent argument" |
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Related terms: | dispute fight argle-bargle sparring firestorm polemic argue contest | |
Similar spelling: |
controvert controversial contriver controller control_tower control_key contrive counteroffer Contreras contravene contritely controllership control_system contretemps control_rod control_center contrite control_grid contrastive control_room contrived control_freak contriteness control_stick control_stock controllable control_board contralto |