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controversy n

Controversy means public disagreement or argument. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of controversy

  • public disagreement or argument

Usage examples of controversy

The referee’s late call created a controversy that sports shows discussed for days.

There is ongoing controversy over whether the statue should remain in the public square.

The company tried to calm the controversy by releasing the test results.

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