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controversy

/ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/ /kənˈtɹɒvəsi/

Meanings
noun
A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.

Examples :

"The school board's decision to change the school mascot caused a lot of controversy. "
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Related Words

Illustration board

board noun

/bɔːd/ /bɔːɹd/

A relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making.

"The carpenter used a long board to build the new bookshelf. "

Illustration school

school noun

/skuːl/

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

Illustration debate

debate noun

/dɪˈbeɪt/

An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.

"After a four-hour debate, the committee voted to table the motion."

Illustration change

change noun

/tʃeɪndʒ/

The process of becoming different.

"The product is undergoing a change in order to improve it."

Illustration opposing

opposing verb

/əˈpoʊzɪŋ/ /oʊˈpoʊzɪŋ/

To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

"There is still time to oppose this plan."

Illustration mascot

mascot noun

/ˈmæsˌkɒt/ /ˈmæsˌkɑːt/

Something thought to bring good luck

"I keep this red stone as a lucky mascot and always put it on my desk in exams.,"

Illustration caused

caused verb

/kɔzd/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."

Illustration opinions

opinions noun

/əˈpɪnjənz/

A subjective belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed about a topic, issue, person or thing.

"My friends and I have different opinions about which restaurant to go to for dinner. "

Illustration strife

strife noun

/stɹaɪf/

Striving; earnest endeavor; hard work.

"The student's academic strife resulted in many late nights studying. "

Illustration discussion

discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

Illustration generally

generally adverb

/d͡ʒɛn.əɹ.ə.li/

Popularly or widely.

"It is generally known that the Earth is round."

Illustration decision

decision noun

/dɪˈsɪʒən/

The act of deciding.

"After careful consideration, the student made a decision about which college to attend. "