controversy
Translation
controversy, dispute, argument, debate
Examples
The new law caused a lot of controversy.
The new law caused a lot of controversy.
There is some controversy surrounding the decision.
There is some controversy surrounding the decision.
Grammar Patterns
a controversy surrounding/over/about ((sth.)) to describe a debate related to a topic There is a controversy surrounding the new policy.
to cause/spark/arouse controversy to indicate the start of a public disagreement His speech caused great controversy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dispute, debate, argument; Antonyms: agreement, consensus, harmony
Etymology
From Latin 'contra' (against) + 'vertere' (to turn). Literally, 'a turning against'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'contra-' as in 'contradict'. It's a topic people contradict each other about.