Controversy

Meaning

prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints

A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.

Example Sentences

The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.

The new policy sparked a major controversy.

Example Expressions

spark controversy

Synonyms

debate, dispute, argument, disagreement, conflict, quarrel

Entry 1

debate, dispute, argument, disagreement

Entry 2

dispute, argument, debate, conflict, quarrel

Antonyms

agreement, consensus, harmony, accord

Entry 1

agreement, consensus, harmony, accord

Entry 2

agreement, harmony

Collocations

public controversy, major controversy, controversy surrounds, spark controversy, cause controversy, political controversy

Entry 1

public controversy, major controversy, controversy surrounds

Entry 2

major controversy, spark controversy, cause controversy, political controversy