Synonyms of controversy

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controversy

noun

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1

as in dispute

an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions

the seemingly imperishable controversy over the teaching of evolution

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dispute
• altercation
• disagreement
• quarrel
• argument
• misunderstanding
• fight
• bicker
• brawl
• debate
• imbroglio
• disputation
• squabble
• feud
• row
• spat
• contretemps
• skirmish
• tiff
• battle royal
• clash
• wrangle
• donnybrook
• cross fire
• tussle
• difference
• falling-out
• rhubarb
• argy-bargy
• argle-bargle
• set-to
• hassle
• protest
• kickup
• tangle
• contention
• dissension
• scrap
• dissention
• objection
• vendetta
• logomachy
• fuss
• attack
• protestation
• fisticuffs
• fracas
• run-in
• catfight
• affray
• melee
• fray
• mêlée
• free-for-all

2

as in debate

variance of opinion on a matter

there is considerable controversy regarding the assassination of President Kennedy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dispute
• debate
• disputation
• disagreement
• firestorm
• dissension
• difference
• contestation
• dissention
• conflict
• difficulty
• contention
• nonconcurrence
• dissensus
• discord
• confliction
• argument
• clash
• dissonance
• quarrel
• strife
• collision
• struggle
• misunderstanding
• altercation
• fight
• disaccord
• division
• apartness
• divarication
• combat
• bicker
• falling-out
• set-to
• kickup

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreement
• consensus
• harmony
• acceptance
• compliance
• unanimity
• peace
• accord
• concord

• agreement
• consensus
• harmony
• acceptance
• compliance
• unanimity
• peace
• accord
• concord

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