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controversy
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Definition of controversy:

controversy (noun):
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement.
a discussion marked especially by the expression of opposing views dispute
argument or debate concerning a matter about which there is strong disagreement

Synonyms for controversy:

squabblewrangledebatealtercationfightquarrelskirmishdifferencetiltrow
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Antonyms for controversy:

successentiretypeacepeacefulnessuniformitycalmsympathycongruenceagreeanceunison
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