Controversy

Quick meaning: Controversy is a noun meaning A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.

Meaning

A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.

Example Sentences

[A]nd it is without all controuerſie, that learning doth make the minds of men gentle, generous, maniable, and pliant to gouernment; whereas Ignorance makes them churliſh, thwart, and mutinous; […]

On November 29 1952, a special train ran from Sunderland to Leeds for Christmas shoppers and those attending a Leeds vs. Brentford match. It caused controversy, with Sunderland traders protesting that their shops were just as good as those in Leeds.

From time to time I have been permitted to behold the working, in different ages, of the great controversy between Christ, the Prince of life, the Author of our salvation, and Satan, the prince of evil, the author of sin, the first transgressor of God's holy law.

The game was engulfed in controversy when [Jack] Rodwell appeared to win the ball cleanly in a midfield challenge with [Luis] Suarez. The tackle drew an angry response from Liverpool's players – Lucas in particular as Suarez writhed in agony – but it was an obvious injustice when the England Under-21 midfielder was shown the red card.

Word Forms

• controversies

Synonyms for controversy

Depending on context, synonyms include argument, argy-bargy, altercation, contention, barney, bobbery.

Antonyms for controversy

Common opposites include consensus, agreement.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include contestation, arguing, contention, argument, tilt, disagreement.

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