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controversy
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/puˈlɛmikɐ/po·lé·mi·ca
Definition
1Lively and controversial discussion about a subject that arouses divergent and passionate opinions.
Usage examples
“The government's decision stirred up major controversy in the media.”
“The author's book was at the centre of a heated literary controversy.”
Common combinations
stir up controversyenter into controversycontroversial issue