controversy

• Nom désignant un désaccord public prolongé, une dispute ou une discussion souvent accompagnée d'opinions opposées ou de fortes émotions.

A noun referring to a prolonged public disagreement, dispute, or debate, often involving conflicting opinions or strong emotions.

1. B2formal

   A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion about a matter of opinion.

   controverse

   • The new law sparked a major controversy among citizens.
   • There is a lot of controversy surrounding the use of genetically modified foods.
   • The politician's comments caused a controversy in the media.

   Synonymesargumentcontentiondebatedisagreementdisputedissensionquarrelwrangle

   Antonymesaccordagreementconsensusharmony

2. Debate or disputeB2formal

   A serious argument or dispute involving conflicting opinions.

   Controverse

   • The controversy over the election results lasted for weeks.
   • The scientific community is divided by the controversy about climate change data.
   • The film generated controversy due to its explicit content.

   Synonymesargumentcontentiondebatedisagreementdisputedissensionquarrelwrangle

   Antonymesaccordagreementconcordconsensusharmony