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

Now, the top elections official in a conservative California county with a long history of voting controversies is seeking to hire her to help run elections there. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Multiple donors who gave thousands of dollars to Cornyn's campaign told ABC News that they were put off by Paxton's history of controversies and scandals. — Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

However, over the years, there have been a few controversies and efforts to undermine the selection process by injecting political considerations into how awards are made. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Di Placido covers TikTok and Twitter trends, breaking down interesting conversations and controversies surrounding celebrities and the entertainment industry, focusing on fantasy and sci-fi stories such as Star Wars and House of the Dragon. — Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The lawsuit comes amid a probe into content on The View and after Jimmy Kimmel controversies. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026

The second-term congressman has faced his own controversies that exist largely from his personal life. — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026

But ALPRs have been the subject of a number of recent controversies, locally and nationally. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Dalton rolled out a new TV ad this week highlighting his combat experience and taking aim at Mills’ controversies, including the ongoing ethics investigation. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026