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controversies
noun
(con-tro-ver-sy)
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
Synonyms:
arguing
,
argument
,
contention
,
contestation
,
disceptation
,
disputation
,
tilt
,
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squabbles
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,
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,
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,
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,
differences
,
undercurrents
,
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,
litigations
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imbroglio
,
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,
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,
revelations
,
uproar
,
kerfuffle
,
hubbub
,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
dustup
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acrimony
,
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,
flap
,
infighting
,
firestorm
,
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,
crises
,
questions
,
indiscretions
,
allegations
,
peccadillos
,
accusations
,
saga
,
shenanigans
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tiff
,
ruckus
,
tempest
,
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,
quandaries
,
dissensions
,
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,
speculations
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,
misunderstandings
,
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,
rumpus
,
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,
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,
disappointments
,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
unpleasantness
,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
improprieties
,
insinuations
,
turmoil
,
tensions
,
woes
,
rancor
,
bungles
,
discord
,
rifts
,
rumors
,
foofaraw
,
misgivings
,
bugaboos
,
transgressions
,
commotions
,
controversies
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