Synonym: argument, dispute, quarrel. Similar words: controversial, control, out of control, control group, under control, beyond control, on the contrary, oversee. Meaning: ['kɒntrəvɜːsɪ] 
n. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement.
n. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement. 
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61. Someone took an inappropriate use of words on my part and tried to blow it into a major controversy.
62. Fox-hunting still succeeds in arousing a great deal of controversy.
63. The controversy has arisen over the text of the preamble to the unification treaty.
64. But it's already created quite a bit of controversy.
65. The cold fusion controversy provides a vivid illustration.
66. Controversy, too, continues to surround the abortion issue.
67. Dahl's letter to "The Times" provoked controversy.
68. But controversy over the allegations of child abuse continued.
69. He resigned Tuesday after months of controversy.
70. There is controversy about the management of pancreatic pseudocysts.
71. Bennett also criticized Gingrich for his handling of a controversy surrounding Jackson and Rep.
72. Any controversy over the new legal framework would give ammunition to Mr Meacher's critics within the party.
73. Clinton limited his speech to development and relief issues, ignoring the controversy surrounding his pardon of fugitive financier Marc Rich.
74. Apart from Mary, however, black images are too rare to arouse much comment or controversy.
75. It aroused as much controversy as any Alsop column up to that time.
76. These issues are still the basis for debate and controversy.
77. But the speaker is not a wealthy man and could dip into campaign coffers, causing more controversy.
78. Brighton caused controversy by proposing to teach full-time and sandwich students together for part of the time.
79. The Singlaub episode created a political storm, deepening the controversy over the withdrawal plan.
80. With the Clintons, such masterful performances can seem surreal, since they inevitably unfold against a backdrop of turmoil and controversy.
81. There has long been controversy over who invented the travellers cheque.
82. This had all the makings of another long-running acrimonious dispute, when again wider political events quite unexpectedly overtook the controversy.
83. Today he seemed anxious to avoid controversy as he spoke about his new role.
84. Throughout his brilliant career with Airdrie, Newcastle, Chelsea and Derby, controversy followed his every move.
85. But his officials are stirring up their own controversy over social policy.
86. Montanism, the Easter controversy,[Sentence dictionary] and the debate about baptism were all complex issues which required consultation between bishops.
87. An issue which has also caused controversy involves the release of results of individual schools.
88. Irvine has presented a detailed analysis of the controversy regarding the role of these two inositol phosphates in regulating calcium entry.
89. Although arguably the most constructive approach, this is usually the one which creates the greatest controversy.
90. As might be expected, such a policy aroused enormous controversy and opposition, and was later modified.
More similar words: controversial, control, out of control, control group, under control, beyond control, on the contrary, oversee, contract, contrast, contribute, contributor, contractor, by contrast, contrast to, contribution, contribute to, contretemps, conversion, to the contrary, conversation, over and over, economic recovery, approve, improved, approve of, introduce, introspect, introduction, ever so.