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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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This constant exposure has dulled the shock of many controversies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

"It is simply not credible for a film to claim to be about Michael Jackson without addressing, even obliquely, the accusations, controversies and sadness that dogged his later life," Collin said.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Over the past month, A.I. detection has been at the center of a series of controversies: Hachette pulled the horror novel Shy Girl by Mia Ballard after detectors flagged it as substantially A.I.-generated.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Over the years, Brown has faced multiple legal challenges and controversies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

In classic style, the writer credits the reader with enough intelligence to realize that many concepts aren’t easy to define and that many controversies aren’t easy to resolve.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker