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Meaning of 'controversy' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Controversy [ n.]
- Contention; dispute; debate; discussion; agitation of contrary opinions.
- Quarrel; strife; cause of variance; difference.
- A suit in law or equity; a question of right.

Meaning of 'controversy' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . controversy [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
Example in sentence:
  • they were involved in a violent argument

Nearby Words:

con con- conacre conarium conation conative conatus concamerate concameration concatenate

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