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Thesaurus: controversy

Contention; dispute; debate; discussion; agitation of contrary opinions.

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  1. n. Contention; dispute; debate; discussion; agitation of contrary opinions.
  2. n. Quarrel; strife; cause of variance; difference.
  3. n. A suit in law or equity; a question of right.
  4. n. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
  5. n:100 n. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement