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Controversy Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Controversy? [n] a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Controversy: arguing \| argument \| contention \| contestation \| disputation \| tilt Related Terms \| Find terms related to Controversy: altercation \| antagonism \| apologetics \| apologia \| apology \| argument \| argumentation \| bicker \| bickering \| blood feud \| brawl \| broil \| casuistry \| cat-and-dog life \| clashing \| combat \| conflict \| confrontation \| contention \| contentiousness \| contest \| contestation \| contradiction \| cut and thrust \| debate \| defense \| difference \| disaccord \| disaccordance \| disagreement \| discord \| discordance \| discordancy \| discrepancy \| disharmony \| disparity \| disputation \| dispute \| dissension \| dissent \| dissidence \| dissonance \| disunion \| disunity \| divergence \| diversity \| donnybrook \| donnybrook fair \| embroilment \| enmity \| faction \| falling-out \| feud \| fight \| fighting \| fliting \| flyting \| fracas \| fuss \| hassle \| hostility \| hubbub \| hurrah \| imbroglio \| inaccordance \| inequality \| jarring \| Kilkenny cats \| litigation \| logomachy \| miff \| negation \| open quarrel \| opposition \| oppugnancy \| paper war \| passage of arms \| polemic \| polemics \| quarrel \| quarreling \| quarrelsomeness \| questioning \| repugnance \| rhubarb \| rumpus \| scrapping \| set-to \| sharp words \| slanging match \| snarl \| spat \| squabble \| squabbling \| strife \| struggle \| tiff \| tussle \| unharmoniousness \| variance \| vendetta \| verbal engagement \| war \| war of words \| warfare \| words \| wrangle \| wrangling See Also \| argle-bargle \| argy-bargy \| conflict \| difference \| difference of opinion \| dispute \| polemic \| sparring Controversy In Webster's Dictionary \Con"tro*ver`sy\, n.; pl. {Controversies}. [L. controversia, fr. controversus turned against, disputed; contro- = contra + versus, p. p. of vertere to turn. See {Verse}.] 1. Contention; dispute; debate; discussion; agitation of contrary opinions. This left no room for controversy about the title. --Locke. A dispute is commonly oral, and a controversy in writing. --Johnson. 2. Quarrel; strife; cause of variance; difference. The Lord hath a controversy with the nations. --Jer. xxv. 31. 3. A suit in law or equity; a question of right. [Obs.] When any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment. --2 Sam. xv. 2. Syn: Dispute; debate; disputation; disagreement; altercation; contention; wrangle; strife; quarrel.

Controversy Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Controversy?

[n] a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"

Controversy In Webster's Dictionary

\Con"tro*ver`sy\, n.; pl. {Controversies}. [L.
controversia, fr. controversus turned against, disputed;
contro- = contra + versus, p. p. of vertere to turn. See
{Verse}.]
1. Contention; dispute; debate; discussion; agitation of
   contrary opinions.

         This left no room for controversy about the title.
                                               --Locke.

         A dispute is commonly oral, and a controversy in
         writing.                              --Johnson.

2. Quarrel; strife; cause of variance; difference.

         The Lord hath a controversy with the nations. --Jer.
                                               xxv. 31.

3. A suit in law or equity; a question of right. [Obs.]

         When any man that had a controversy came to the king
         for judgment.                         --2 Sam. xv.
                                               2.

Syn: Dispute; debate; disputation; disagreement; altercation;
     contention; wrangle; strife; quarrel.

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