controversy

• Substantivo que designa uma discussão pública prolongada, disputa ou divergência de opiniões, frequentemente envolvendo posições opostas e emoções fortes.

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.

   Polêmica

   • 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.

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2. Debate or disputeB2formal

   A serious argument or dispute involving conflicting opinions.

   Controvérsia ou disputa

   • 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.

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