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Noun Concept
Categories: Controversies, Articles with short description, English words
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controversy  contention  contestation  disputation  disceptation
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A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement WordNet 3.0
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A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Controversy is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of conflicting opinion or point of view. Wikipedia
Disagreement and disapproval of or about someone or something. It typically occurs when criticism is prolonged and public. Wikipedia Disambiguation
State of prolonged public dispute or debate Wikidata
A contentious dispute. OmegaWiki
The act of disputing. OmegaWiki
A verbal dispute; a quarrel. Wiktionary
Verbal dispute; a quarrel. Wiktionary (translation)
The act of contesting; emulation. Wiktionary
A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife. Wiktionary
Debate, discussion of opposing opinions. Wiktionary (translation)
Controversy; disputation; discussion. Wiktionary
The act of disputing; a dispute or argument. Wiktionary
An attempt at something, such as a tilt at public office. Wiktionary
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They were involved in a violent argument WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet