controversies

NOUN

debate, dispute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argument bickering difference discussion fuss quarrel squabble strife wrangle wrangling

STRONG

altercation beef brush contention disputation embroilment flak hurrah miff polemic row rumpus scene scrap tiff words

WEAK

dissention falling-out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreement concurrence peace

STRONG

compliment harmony praise

WEAK

accord forbearance quiet

Example Sentences

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He was deprived of both his controllerships, and the money loss must have been considerable.

From Chaucer and His Times by Hadow, Grace E.