Controversy
Pronunciation
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From Old French controversie, from Latin controversia ("debate, contention, controversy"), from controversus ("turned in an opposite direction").
Full definition of controversy
Noun
controversy
(plural controversies)- A debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife.
- 2011, October 1, Phil McNulty, Everton 0 - 2 Liverpool, The game was engulfed in controversy when Rodwell appeared to win the ball cleanly in a midfield challenge with Suarez. The tackle drew an angry response from Liverpool's players- Lucas in particular as Suarez writhed in agony - but it was an obvious injustice when the England Under-21 midfielder was shown the red card.