controversy

con·tro·ver·sy  (kntr-vûrs)

n. pl. con·tro·ver·sies

1. A dispute, especially a public one, between sides holding opposing views. See Synonyms at argument.

2. The act or practice of engaging in such disputes: writers skilled at controversy.

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[Middle English controversie, from Latin contrversia, from contrversus, disputed : contr- (variant of contr, contra-) + versus, past participle of vertere, to turn; see wer-² in Indo-European roots.]

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controversy

Noun

pl -sies argument or debate concerning a matter about which there is strong disagreement [Latin contra- against + vertere to turn]

controversial adj

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

controversy - a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument" contestation, disceptation, arguing, argument, contention, disputation, tilt difference of opinion, dispute, difference, conflict - a disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats" 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) fight - an intense verbal dispute; "a violent fight over the bill is expected in the Senate"

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controversy

noun argument, debate, row, discussion, dispute, contention, quarrel, squabble, strife, wrangle, wrangling, polemic, altercation, dissension

Translations

controversy [ˈkɔntrəvəːsɪ] n → polémica

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controversy [ˈkɔntrəvəːsɪ] n → controverse f, polémique f

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controversy [ˈkɔntrəvəːsɪ] n → Streit m, Kontroverse f

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controversy [ˈkɔntrəvəːsɪ] n → controversia, polemica