controversy
noun [C or U] /ˈkɒn.trə.vɜː.si/ /kənˈtrɒv.ə-/
/ˈkɑːn.trə.vɝː-/ Definition
C1 a lot of disagreement or argument about something, usually because it affects or is important to many people: There was a big controversy surrounding/over the use of drugs in athletics. The policy has caused fierce/heated controversy ever since it was introduced.Arguments and disagreements
(Definition of controversy noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- altercation noun
- argument noun (DISAGREEMENT)
- argy-bargy noun
- bust-up noun
- conflict noun
- confrontation noun
- contention noun (DISAGREEMENT)
- disharmony noun
- dissonance noun
- feud noun
- fracas noun
- fray noun
- Mexican standoff noun
- quibble noun
- rivalry noun
- row noun (ARGUMENT)
- ructions noun
- skirmish noun
- slanging match noun
- trouble noun (DIFFICULTIES)
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