controverse — meaning in English
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English meaning
- contentious adj Likely to cause disagreement or heated argument.
- controversial adjective Causing or likely to cause strong disagreement or public debate.
- controversy noun Public disagreement or debate, often heated, about a particular issue.
- issue noun A subject or problem that people discuss or disagree about.
- vexed adj Annoyed, irritated, or troubled.
Senses
controverse is used for these senses in English:
- contentious Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
- controversial Arousing or likely to arouse controversy.
- controversy A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.
- issue (law) A point of law or fact in dispute or question in a legal action presented for resolution by the court.
- vexed much debated, discussed or disputed