Controversy synonyms

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discussion (related)
Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.
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controversial
Of, producing, or marked by controversy:
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debate
(Uncountable) Discussion of opposing views.
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disagreement
A failure or refusal to agree.
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altercationpolemics
A discussion, often heated, in which a difference of opinion is expressed
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argumentation
The presentation and elaboration of an argument or arguments.
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contention
A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion of strife; a position taken or contended for.
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polemical
Aggressive in verbal attack; disputatious.
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conflict (related)
A fight or struggle, esp. a protracted one; war
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dispute (related)
A disputing; argument; debate
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beef
(Archaic, countable, plural: beef or beeves) A single bovine (cow or bull) being raised for its meat.
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brannigan
A drinking spree; a binge.
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contestation
Proof by witness; attestation; testimony.
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difference
A dispute; quarrel
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contentious
Provoking or likely to provoke controversy
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eristic
Of something or someone provoking strife, controversy or discord.
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argument
(--- Archaic) A reason or matter for dispute or contention:
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difficulty
Something not easily done, accomplished, comprehended, or solved:
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disputatious
Of or relating to something that is in question as to its value or intent.
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altercation
The definition of an altercation is a verbal fight between people.
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disoutation
A discussion, often heated, in which a difference of opinion is expressed
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disputation
The act of disputing; a reasoning or argumentation in opposition to something, or on opposite sides; controversy in words; verbal contest respecting the truth of some fact, opinion, proposition, or argument.
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flak
(Informal) Excessive or abusive criticism.
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logomachy
A conflict waged only as a battle of words
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polemics
The art or practice of argumentation or controversy.
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quarrel
A dispute or disagreement, esp. one marked by anger and deep resentment
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row
A continual loud noise.
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spat
An obsolete unit of distance in astronomy (symbol S), equal to one billion kilometres.
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strife
Strife is defined as the act of conflict or something that is difficult to do.
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tiff
A little drink of weak liquor or punch
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wrangle
An act of wrangling.
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agreement (antonym)
(Countable) An understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct.
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unanimity (antonym)
The condition of being unanimous.
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accord (antonym)
Agreement or harmony of things in general.
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peace (antonym)
Inner contentment; serenity:
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harmony (antonym)
A state of agreement or orderly arrangement according to color, size, shape, etc.
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quiet (antonym)
The absence of movement; stillness, tranquility
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forbearance (antonym)
A refraining from the enforcement of something (as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due.
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bicker
An angry quarrel; a squabble.
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clash
An angry argument
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fight
Power or readiness to fight; pugnacious spirit
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polemic
Polemic is a controversy, debate or dispute, or a person who is inclined to argue.
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run-in
(Informal) A quarrel, fight, etc.
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squabble
A noisy quarrel, often about a trivial matter.
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word
News:
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hassle
A heated argument; squabble
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rhubarb
(Military) An RAF World War II code name for operations by aircraft (fighters and fighter bombers) seeking opportunity targets.
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tangle
(Informal) An argument or altercation.
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tilt
A medieval sport in which two mounted knights with lances charged together and attempted to unhorse one another.
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furore (related)
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speculation (related)
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furor (related)
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confusion (related)
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hysteria (related)
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disquiet (related)
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brouhaha (related)
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scandal (related)
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acrimony (related)
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unease (related)
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argumentative
Stating facts and suggesting that particular inferences and conclusions can be drawn from them.
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Controversy Sentence Examples

  • He had been placed in the center of a controversy he couldn't resolve.

  • The New Testament reflects a controversy.

  • The controversy that ensued made a split in the nonjuring communion.

  • The method by which this is brought about is, however, the subject of much controversy.

  • The result was of importance, as it was known that Brazil was on friendly terms with Chile, and this interchange of courtesies had some effect in bringing about a settlement of the controversy between Chile and Argentina over the Andean frontier question without recourse to hostilities.

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