controversy
/ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/
controversy
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- 1.
Public disagreement or heated discussion.
"The book caused a major controversy."
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The new law caused a lot of controversy.
The new law caused a lot of controversy.
There's a lot of controversy surrounding the film's ending.
There's a lot of controversy surrounding the film's ending.
The academic paper addressed the ongoing controversy in the field.
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Frequently asked about controversy
How do you pronounce controversy?
controversy is pronounced [/ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does controversy mean?
controversy means "controversy". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is controversy?
controversy is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with controversy?
Example: "The new law caused a lot of controversy." — used to mean "controversy".
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