controversies

NOUN

debate, dispute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argument bickering difference discussion fuss quarrel squabble strife wrangle wrangling

STRONG

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

WEAK

dissention falling-out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreement concurrence peace

STRONG

compliment harmony praise

WEAK

accord forbearance quiet

Example Sentences

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The underperformance stems partly from slower commercial progress versus its peers, but the company has also been dogged by controversies.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Off the pitch, Canada has avoided the local travel cost controversies of some American locations thanks to both cities – Vancouver and Toronto – having stadiums in the city centre.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

For the most part, Shotwell has tried to keep a low profile and has not been pulled into public controversies involving Musk.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Jessica Butts, 48 years old, a Portland resident who works in the medical field and attended the Sunday event, said she had no concerns about the controversies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But of all their controversies, none was so bitter as the one that took place over the windmill.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell