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

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controversies

While several industry experts told MarketWatch that controversies over advertisements tend to fizzle out in the medium term, there’s always a chance that damage to its brand could linger.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026

But several exams have landed in controversies due to allegations of question papers being leaked and candidates using unfair means.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

The controversies have coincided with the drop in Reform polling support and in popularity for Farage, long a divisive figure loved and loathed in largely equal measure.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

Madison, and you say that’s limited to cases or controversies as Article 3 of the Constitution explains.

From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026

Sometimes there are real, live, enduring controversies in science.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton