controversy
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A public disagreement in which people argue strongly about a topic.
Examples
She avoided the controversy by staying silent during the heated debate.
Online forums erupted with comments as the controversy grew.
The mayor’s decision ignited a fresh controversy about city planning.
When the scientist published his findings, a controversy erupted among peers.
The controversy over the school’s dress code sparked many town-hall meetings.
Similar words
dispute
dissent
debate
argument
conflict
clash
Meanings
Examples
The controversy over the school’s dress code sparked many town-hall meetings.
Media outlets covered the controversy daily, keeping the public informed.
She avoided the controversy by staying silent during the heated debate.
Online forums erupted with comments as the controversy grew.
The mayor’s decision ignited a fresh controversy about city planning.
Historians still argue about the controversy surrounding the treaty.
When the scientist published his findings, a controversy erupted among peers.
Similar words
dispute
debate
argument
conflict
dissent
clash
FAQ
What does controversy mean?
A prolonged public disagreement or heated argument about an important topic.
What part of speech is controversy?
What is the plural form of controversy?
The plural is controversies.
What are some synonyms of controversy?
dispute, debate, argument, conflict, dissent, clash.
How do you use controversy in a sentence?
The new policy sparked a major controversy among citizens.
In which domain is controversy used?
It is used in the social domain.
What register is controversy associated with?
It has a neutral register.
How does controversy differ from debate?
controversy is a prolonged heated public disagreement, while debate is a more formal, structured discussion.
Does controversy always imply a prolonged disagreement?
It usually refers to a prolonged public disagreement, but can also describe any strong public argument.
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