What is another word for controversy?

Common synonyms for controversy include contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing.

What is the plural of controversy?

The plural of controversy is controversies.

/ˈkɑn.tɹəˌvɝ.si/noun4 syllables

Controversy means: a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement.

noun, as in a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing

also used for controversy

argy-bargy, altercation, barney, bawl out, blue, bobbery, brawl, clash

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noun

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement“they were involved in a violent argument”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

In spite of the controversy it aroused, the question still remains open.unknown
When the book was written, it generated a lot of controversy.B_C
The question aroused controversy, and still remains open.AlanF_US
His reputation has seen better days, tarnished by recent controversies.LoverofEnglish
The senator remained neutral in the furious controversy.unknown
There was a controversy about the location of the new school.CM
This artwork excited much controversy in the world of art.unknown
His bold plan gave rise to much controversy.sundown

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as a noun