Synonyms of controversies

controversies

noun

plural of controversy

1

as in disputes

an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions

the seemingly imperishable controversy over the teaching of evolution

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disputes
• disagreements
• quarrels
• altercations
• arguments
• fights
• misunderstandings
• bickers
• brawls
• imbroglios
• squabbles
• disputations
• debates
• feuds
• skirmishes
• contretemps
• wrangles
• rows
• clashes
• spats
• tiffs
• differences
• donnybrooks
• cross fires
• battles royal
• fallings-out
• rhubarbs
• tussles
• kickups
• hassles
• scraps
• argle-bargles
• tangles
• protests
• set-tos
• contentions
• argy-bargies
• objections
• vendettas
• attacks
• run-ins
• protestations
• dissensions
• logomachies
• fisticuffs
• catfights
• fracases
• melees
• affrays
• fusses
• frays
• free-for-alls

2

as in disputations

variance of opinion on a matter

there is considerable controversy regarding the assassination of President Kennedy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disputes
• disputations
• debates
• disagreements
• differences
• contestations
• contentions
• difficulties
• firestorms
• dissensions
• conflicts
• conflictions
• clashes
• nonconcurrences
• arguments
• quarrels
• dissensuses
• discords
• dissonances
• collisions
• struggles
• fights
• misunderstandings
• altercations
• strifes
• divisions
• disaccords
• bickers
• divarications
• combats
• fallings-out
• kickups
• set-tos

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreements
• harmonies
• consensuses
• accords
• compliances
• acceptances
• unanimities
• concords
• peaces

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of controversies

Ferguson said that the years of lawsuits and controversies involving the department have contributed to a lack of public trust. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Collins’ former chief of staff Brandon Phillips was fired in May after several controversies. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 28 July 2026

Critics have suggested Engelbert be fired for her handling of the league's controversies this season and in recent years. — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

Just look at some of the controversies from the last few playoff matchups, and how players such as Aaron Ekblad and Niko Mikkola became villains. — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 25 July 2026

The Belgium players were seemingly fired up by one of the all-time controversies in tournament history. — ABC News, 23 July 2026

Supporters had hoped Platner would be the kind of candidate who could win white working-class voters back to the party, despite controversies including a tattoo widely recognized as a Nazi symbol and a history of inflammatory social media posts. — Jill Colvin, Fortune, 23 July 2026

The 2026 primaries are resurfacing controversies about mail-in ballots that were at the heart of election disputes in 2020. — Andrew E. Busch, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

Schiff said years of reporting detailing undisclosed gifts, financial conflicts of interest and controversies involving Supreme Court justices have undermined public confidence in the federal judiciary and prompted the legislative package. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026