CONTROVERSIES: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CONTROVERSIES?

Need another word that means the same as “controversies”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “controversies” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Controversies” are: arguing, argument, contention, contestation, disceptation, disputation, tilt

Controversies as a Noun

Definitions of "Controversies" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “controversies” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement.

Synonyms of "Controversies" as a noun (7 Words)

arguing	A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement.
argument	An independent variable associated with a function or proposition and determining its value For example in the expression y F x x the arguments of the function F are x and x and the value is y. There was some argument about the decision.
contention	An assertion, especially one maintained in argument. Freud s contention that all dreams were wish fulfilment.
contestation	A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement. A self conscious contestation of the government.
disceptation	Disputation, debate, discussion; an instance of this.
disputation	The formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote. A lengthy disputation about the rights and wrongs of a particular request.
tilt	A combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances. The tower had a pronounced tilt.

Associations of "Controversies" (30 Words)

argue	Give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one’s view. He argued for extra resources.
argument	An independent variable associated with a function or proposition and determining its value For example in the expression y F x x the arguments of the function F are x and x and the value is y. I ve had an argument with my father.
contention	An assertion, especially one maintained in argument. The teams were in fierce contention for first place.
contentious	Involving heated argument. A central and contentious element of the book.
contentiousness	An inclination to be quarrelsome and contentious.
controversial	Marked by or capable of arousing controversy. The issue of the death penalty is highly controversial.
debatable	Open to discussion or argument. It is debatable whether the country is coming out of recession.
debate	A formal discussion on a particular matter in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward and which usually ends with a vote. MPs debated the issue in the Commons.
disagreement	Lack of consistency or correspondence. Disagreements between parents and adolescents.
discourse	An address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service. An imagined discourse between two people.
discussion	A detailed treatment of a topic in speech or writing. The EC directive is currently under discussion.
disproof	A set of facts that prove that something is untrue. Rex was living disproof of the youth preserving powers imputed to life in the college.
disputable	Not established as a fact, and so open to question or debate. Whether it can be described as art criticism may be disputable.
disputation	Formal academic debate. The founding father of logical disputation.
disputatious	Inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits. It s a congenial hang out for disputatious academics.
dispute	A disagreement or argument about something important. The accusations are not disputed.
dissension	Disagreement that leads to discord. These issues caused bitter dissension in the party.
enthuse	Cause to feel enthusiasm. They both enthused over my new look.
hassel	Norwegian chemist noted for his research on organic molecules (1897-1981.
hotspot	A point of relatively intense heat or radiation. Fire engines were required to visit the scene again last night after hotspots appeared to be in danger of re igniting.
interlocutor	A person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation.
issue	Supplies as food or clothing or ammunition issued by the government. The minister issued a statement.
litigious	Suitable to become the subject of a lawsuit. Our increasingly litigious society.
polemical	Of or involving dispute or controversy. A polemical essay.
quarrel	An arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges. They had a quarrel.
quarrelsome	Given to or characterized by quarrelling. A moody quarrelsome man.
questionable	Likely to be dishonourable or morally suspect. Questionable motives.
refutable	Able to be refuted.
rivalry	The act of competing as for profit or a prize. There always has been intense rivalry between the clubs.
wrangle	Herd and care for. Wrangle horses.