Controversy meaning

What does “controversy” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“controversy” is a noun with one meaning. Its most common meaning is: a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement.

controversy

noun

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

    “they were involved in a violent argument”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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