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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    dispute argument debate disagreement discord strife clash opposition protest demonstration outcry scandal uproar commotion agitation tumult row fracas brawl quarrel squabble contention altercation wrangle bickering feud rivalry dissension conflict turmoil disturbance unrest protestation objection exception criticism censure disapproval condemnation denunciation controversy polemic debate discussion dialogue negotiation mediation arbitration litigation lawsuit trial hearing inquiry investigation examination analysis review critique commentary analysis evaluation assessment appraisal judgment verdict decision ruling sentence judgment finding resolution settlement compromise agreement accord reconciliation pacification appeasement conciliation negotiation mediation intercession intervention intermediation

    Meaning of Controversy

    A controversy is a prolonged public dispute, debate, or disagreement, typically concerning a matter of public interest, policy, or morality.

    Definitions

    • A prolonged public dispute, debate, or disagreement, typically concerning a matter of public interest, policy, or morality
    • * A state of disagreement or argument, especially about a public issue
    • * A topic or issue that is the subject of a dispute or debate

    Etymology of Controversy

    The word "controversy" comes from the Latin "controversia", which is derived from "controversus", the past participle of "controversari", meaning "to dispute" or "to argue"
    The Latin "controversari" is a combination of "contra" (against) and "versari" (to turn or to debate)
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a public dispute or debate

    Example Uses

    • The controversy surrounding the new policy has sparked widespread protests and demonstrations
    • * The controversy over the use of artificial intelligence in decision-making has been ongoing for years
    • * The company has been embroiled in a controversy over its environmental practices

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    agreement harmony concord consensus unanimity accord conciliation reconciliation peace tranquility calm serenity composure cooperation collaboration mutual understanding rapport amity friendship alliance coalition partnership unity solidarity togetherness cohesion solidarity consensus concurrence assent approval endorsement support backing validation confirmation ratification sanction authorization permission license acquiescence compliance obedience submission surrender capitulation

    Related Nouns

    debate discussion argument dispute conflict disagreement discord strife clash opposition protest demonstration scandal uproar commotion agitation tumult row fracas brawl quarrel squabble contention altercation wrangle bickering feud rivalry dissension conflict turmoil disturbance unrest protestation objection exception criticism censure disapproval condemnation denunciation

    Related Verbs

    argue debate discuss dispute disagree clash oppose protest demonstrate riot agitate tumult row fracas brawl quarrel squabble contend altercate wrangle bicker feud rival dissent conflict disturb unrest protest object except criticize censure disapprove condemn denounce

    Related Adjectives

    controversial disputed debated argued contentious discordant strife-torn clash opposing protesting demonstrating riotous agitated tumultuous rowdy fractious brawling quarrelsome squabbling contentious altercative wrangling bickering feuding rival dissenting conflicting disturbing unrestful protesting objecting excepting critical censuring disapproving condemnatory denunciatory