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

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Qualifications Scotland - which replaced the Scottish Qualifications Authority last year after a number of controversies - said a record number of vocational and technical qualifications were awarded.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

Roiling like a wine-dark sea since the casting was announced, controversies surrounding Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” didn’t stop with the film’s release.

From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026

Actor-writer Lena Dunham’s voice cracks with emotion in ways “Girls” fans will recognize as she narrates “Famesick,” a memoir of her work, loves and controversies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

Pradhan, facing growing pressure over the handling of exam controversies, said Tuesday the government remained committed to reform.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

In classic style, the writer credits the reader with enough intelligence to realize that many concepts aren’t easy to define and that many controversies aren’t easy to resolve.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker