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   Con·tro·ver·sy

   /ˈkäntrəˌvərsē/

   

   noun

   • 1. disagreement, typically when prolonged, public, and heated: "the announcement ended a protracted controversy"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin controversia, from controversus ‘turned against, disputed’, from contro- (variant of contra- ‘against’) + versus, past participle of vertere ‘to turn’.

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   CONTROVERSY definition: a lot of disagreement and argument about something: . Learn more.

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   public discussion and argument about something that many people strongly disagree about, disapprove of, or are shocked by to arouse/cause controversy a bitter controversy over/about the site of the new airport the controversy surrounding his latest movie The president resigned amid considerable controversy.

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   Define controversy. controversy synonyms, controversy pronunciation, controversy translation, English dictionary definition of controversy. n. pl. con·tro·ver·sies 1. A dispute, especially a public one, between sides holding opposing views. 2. The act or practice of engaging in such disputes:...

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   The controversy led to a heated exchange of opinions. 15. The film's release was marred by controversy. 16. The controversy highlighted societal divisions. 17. Controversy can sometimes be a catalyst for change. 18. The controversy simmered for months before resolution. 19. The controversy left no one indifferent. 20. Journalists covered the ...

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