| controversy | | |
| n. (communication) | 1. arguing, argument, contention, contestation, controversy, disceptation, disputation, tilt | a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement.; "they were involved in a violent argument" |
| ~ difference of opinion, dispute, difference, conflict | a disagreement or argument about something important.; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats" |
| ~ argle-bargle, argy-bargy | a verbal dispute; a wrangling argument. |
| ~ firestorm | an outburst of controversy.; "the incident triggered a political firestorm" |
| ~ sparring | an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage. |
| ~ polemic | a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma). |
| ~ fight | an intense verbal dispute.; "a violent fight over the bill is expected in the Senate" |
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