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