Word Type

Noun

The word "controversy" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Causes Desire

discover truth

Derived Terms

Hesychast controversy controversial cybercontroversy manufactroversy noncontroversy nontroversy postcontroversy precontroversy pseudo-controversy teach the controversy

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

conflict difference difference of opinion dispute

Type Of (IsA)

dispute human activity

Related Terms

controversialist controvert controverter controvertible

Related Terms

controversialist controvert controverter controvertible debate discussion opposing strife

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