1. (noun)controversy, contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement Synonyms: debate, disceptation, lean, list, rivalry, careen, inclination, sway, leaning, contention, line, rock, argument, tilt, joust, controversy, competition, disputation, literary argument, contestation, line of reasoning, arguing, statement, argumentation, logical argument, public debate, parameter
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'controversy'
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1. controversy A feud is enmity between families, clans, or parties, with acts of hostility mutually retaliated and avenged; feud is rarely used of individuals, never of nations. While all the other words o Synonyms: feud, affray, brawl, contest, dissension, hostility, animosity, broil, controversy, enmity, quarrel, bitterness, contention, dispute, fray, strife
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