Controversy Synonyms and Antonyms

kŏntrə-vûrsē
A discussion, often heated, in which a difference of opinion is expressed
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. contention
  2. argument
  3. altercation
  4. debate
  5. disagreement
  6. contestation
  7. dispute
  8. quarrel
  9. disputation
  10. spat
  11. tiff
  12. wrangle
  13. bicker
  14. clash
  15. difficulty
  16. altercationpolemics
  17. argumentation
  18. beef
  19. fight
  20. brannigan
  21. polemic
  22. run-in
  23. difference
  24. squabble
  25. discussion
  26. disoutation
  27. word
  28. hassle
  29. flak
  30. rhubarb
  31. logomachy
  32. tangle
  33. polemics
  34. disceptation
  35. row
  36. strife
  37. tilt
  38. arguing

Words Related to Controversy

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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 controversy was taken into Congress.

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