Definition of controversy Controversy
/kɑˈntɹʌvɚˌsi/ - [kantruversee] - con•tro•ver•sy
We found 8 definitions of controversy from 6 different sources.
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What does controversy mean?
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NounPlural: controversies |
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| controversy - a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument" | ||
| contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing | ||
| difference of opinion, dispute, difference, conflict coming into conflict with | ||
| argle-bargle, argy-bargy a verbal dispute; a wrangling argument | ||
| firestorm an outburst of controversy; "the incident triggered a political firestorm" | ||
| sparring an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage | ||
| polemic a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma) | ||
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Wiktionary 
- controversy (Noun)
A debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- controversy (n.)
Contention; dispute; debate; discussion; agitation of contrary opinions. - controversy (n.)
Quarrel; strife; cause of variance; difference. - controversy (n.)
A suit in law or equity; a question of right.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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controversy
A contentious dispute.
Wikipedia 
- A Controversy is when people have a problem related to opinions. There are several groups of people who have different opinions, and who cannot agree. Examples for controversial topics are the question if abortion should be legal, or whether the research on stem cells should be permitted.
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🔤- controversy, noun, singular of controversies.
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