controversial issue

argument bickering difference discussion fuss quarrel squabble strife wrangle wrangling

altercation beef brush contention disputation embroilment flak hurrah miff polemic row rumpus scene scrap tiff words

dissention falling-out

agreement concurrence peace

compliment harmony praise

accord forbearance quiet

bone of contention celebrated case controversy debate grist for the gossip mill hot potato moot point political football scandal war of words