English dictionary

controversy

/'k/A/ntr/@/,v/[@]/rs/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

noun.communication

Synonyms arguing argument contention contestation disceptation disputation tilt

Source: WordNet 3.0
Contention; dispute; debate; discussion; agitation of contrary opinions.

noun

Source: webster1913