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controversy
[kon-truh-vur-see, kuhn-trov-er-see]
noun
plural
controversiesa prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention; disputation concerning a matter of opinion.
Synonyms: ,contention, strife, or argument.
Synonyms: ,
controversy
/ kənˈtrɒvəsɪ, ˈkɒntrəˌvɜːsɪ, ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl /
noun
dispute, argument, or debate, esp one concerning a matter about which there is strong disagreement and esp one carried on in public or in the press
Other 51Թ Forms
- precontroversy noun
- ˌDzԳٰˈˌ noun
- ˌDzԳٰˈ adverb
- controversial adjective
- ˌDzԳٰˈ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of controversy1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of controversy1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
As is the case with other sports, the relationship between tennis and gambling has been a source of controversy for many years.
Helping to fuel the controversy are the proliferation of Mexican flags at the Los Angeles protests.
Last Saturday, the GHF controversy deepened as one of the world's top consulting firms, Boston Consulting Group, said it had sacked two partners for their role in helping to set up the foundation.
But this ecological controversy is an example of how the demand for the metals needed to power battery technology - for electric cars and other low carbon energy sources - can damage the environment.
Since then, its work has been marred by controversy and violence, with deadly incidents happening near its hubs almost every day.
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When To Use
A controversy is a prolonged dispute, debate, or state of contention, especially one that unfolds in public and involves a stark difference of opinion.Controversy can refer to a specific dispute, as in The recent controversy started three weeks ago, or a general state of contention, as in Important literature usually results in controversy.The adjective form controversial is used to describe someone or something that causes people to get upset and argue.Example: The controversy surrounding the candidate’s past remarks has overshadowed the campaign.
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