Controversy synonyms
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Part of speech:
discussion (related)
Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.
Of, producing, or marked by controversy:
A failure or refusal to agree.
Something not easily done, accomplished, comprehended, or solved:
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.
(Uncountable) Discussion of opposing views.
A reason for a dispute or argument:
dispute (related)
A disputing; argument; debate
Stating facts and suggesting that particular inferences and conclusions can be drawn from them.
Provoking or likely to provoke controversy
Of something or someone provoking strife, controversy or discord.
Aggressive in verbal attack; disputatious.
The definition of an altercation is a verbal fight between people.
altercationpolemics
A discussion, often heated, in which a difference of opinion is expressed
(--- Archaic) A reason or matter for dispute or contention:
The presentation and elaboration of an argument or arguments.
A drinking spree; a binge.
A dispute; quarrel
disoutation
A discussion, often heated, in which a difference of opinion is expressed
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.
(Informal) Excessive or abusive criticism.
The art or practice of argumentation or controversy.
Strife is defined as the act of conflict or something that is difficult to do.
A little drink of weak liquor or punch
An act of wrangling.
agreement (antonym)
(Countable) An understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct.
unanimity (antonym)
The condition of being unanimous.
accord (antonym)
Agreement or harmony of things in general.
peace (antonym)
Inner contentment; serenity:
harmony (antonym)
A state of agreement or orderly arrangement according to color, size, shape, etc.
quiet (antonym)
The absence of movement; stillness, tranquility
forbearance (antonym)
A refraining from the enforcement of something (as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due.
An angry quarrel; a squabble.
Power or readiness to fight; pugnacious spirit
Polemic is a controversy, debate or dispute, or a person who is inclined to argue.
(Informal) A quarrel, fight, etc.
A noisy quarrel, often about a trivial matter.
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A heated argument; squabble
(Informal) An argument or altercation.
conflict (related)
A fight or struggle, esp. a protracted one; war
(Archaic) Controversy; disputation; discussion.
A medieval sport in which two mounted knights with lances charged together and attempted to unhorse one another.
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