[ kon-truh-vur-see; British also kuhn-trov-er-see ]
/ ˈkɒn trəˌvɜr si; British also kənˈtrɒv ər si /
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noun,pluralcon·tro·ver·sies.
a prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention; disputation concerning a matter of opinion.
contention, strife, or argument.
Origin of controversy
1350–1400; Middle English controversie (<Anglo-French ) <Latin contrōversia, equivalent to contrōvers(us) turned against, disputed (contrō-, variant of contrā against, + versus, past participle of vertere to turn) + -ia-y3
Alexander has run into controversy in recent days for pressuring scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Trump administration’s politicization of coronavirus comes to a head|Aaron Blake|September 16, 2020|Washington Post
Concerns among Democrats on the committee grew after the NLRB issued an unusual report on its recusal process last November, spurred by the earlier controversy around Hy-Brand.
“Cover Up”: House Democrats Subpoena Documents That NLRB Refused to Share in Ethics Investigation|by Ian MacDougall|September 15, 2020|ProPublica
The live-action epic, which has also been embroiled in controversy over its filming location, is not playing in North American theaters.
The North American box office isn’t bouncing back that fast|radmarya|September 14, 2020|Fortune
The controversy it has generated since details from the book were first published this week will likely fuel more sales.
Bob Woodward’s book proves Americans still want to read about Trump|Karen Ho|September 11, 2020|Quartz
The list of 2020 James Beard nominees also included the names of some chefs who have recently faced controversy and criticism, which, according to the foundation’s rules of eligibility, could disqualify them from winning.
The Mess That Is the 2020 James Beard Awards, Explained|Elazar Sontag|September 11, 2020|Eater
As the controversy unfurled late Monday, it created some odd bedfellows.
No. 3 Republican Admits Talking to White Supremacist Conference|Tim Mak|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“You might as well punch yourself in the face,” he says when asked if he read about any of the controversy.
New ‘Late Late Show’ Host James Corden Would Like to Manage Your Expectations|Kevin Fallon|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But now, the controversy surrounding the political satire has gotten serious.
Exclusive: Sony Emails Say State Department Blessed Kim Jong-Un Assassination in ‘The Interview’|William Boot|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And there is no doubt, too, that its legacy will be marred by the controversy it stirred, both on and off screen.
'The Newsroom' Ended As It Began: Weird, Controversial, and Noble|Kevin Fallon|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Co-founder Missy Suicide opens up about standards of beauty, controversy, and body art.
Masters of Alt Sex: SuicideGirls Hits Puberty and Wants to Invade Your TV Set|Marlow Stern|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It had been his ambition to make of his son a renowned minister who should shine in controversy, and an eloquent preacher.
The Insect|Jules Michelet
The reason of this is that we are now out of the main entanglement of the Salmasius and Morus controversy.
The Life of John Milton, Volume 5 (of 7), 1654-1660|David Masson
The story of the controversy belongs to later chapters of this book.
A History of American Christianity|Leonard Woolsey Bacon
The parties in controversy recognized his jurisdiction, and their respective claims were submitted for adjudicature.
Essays in Experimental Logic|John Dewey
But I, not being an artist, reverse the matter in controversy, and put the bright side first.
Memoirs of a Veteran Who Served as a Private in the 60's in the War Between the States|Isaac Hermann
British Dictionary definitions for controversy
controversy
/ (ˈkɒntrəˌvɜːsɪ, kənˈtrɒvəsɪ) /
nounplural-sies
dispute, argument, or debate, esp one concerning a matter about which there is strong disagreement and esp one carried on in public or in the press