controversy

[Con·tro*ver`sy]

A controversy is a dispute or argument in which people express strong opposing views. When a popular TV show kills off a well loved character, there's bound to be a lot of controversy.

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Contention; dispute; debate; discussion; agitation of contrary opinions.

Noun
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"


n.
Contention; dispute; debate; discussion; agitation of contrary opinions.

n.
Quarrel; strife; cause of variance; difference.

n.
A suit in law or equity; a question of right.


Controversy

Con"tro*ver`sy , n.; pl. Controversies . [L. controversia, fr. controversus turned against, disputed; contro- = contra + versus, p.p. of vertere to turn. See Verse.] 1. Contention; dispute; debate; discussion; agitation of contrary opinions.
This left no room for controversy about the title.
A dispute is commonly oral, and a controversy in writing.
2. Quarrel; strife; cause of variance; difference.
The Lord hath a controversy with the nations.
3. A suit in law or equity; a question of right. [Obs.]
When any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment.
Syn. -- Dispute; debate; disputation; disagreement; altercation; contention; wrangle; strife; quarrel.

Contention; dispute; debate; discussion; agitation of contrary opinions.

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Usage Examples

I discovered something amazing, which has caused a lot of controversy - the fountain of youth. I have to keep it a secret!

In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves.

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Other Usage Examples

Controversy is part of the nature of art and creativity.

For any new technology there is always controversy and there always some fear associated with it. I think that's just the price of being first sometimes.

Controversy equalizes fools and wise men - and the fools know it.

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