American English pronunciation
How to pronounce controversies
IPA transcription: ['kɑntɹə,vɚsiz]
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Noun
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a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
“they were involved in a violent argument”
Usage examples
- He energetically participated in the literary controversies of his time.
- The exclusion of professionals caused several controversies throughout the history of the modern Olympics.
- Golijov faced several controversies around his work, including missed deadlines and accusations of plagiarism.
- The director was aware of the controversies and criticism.
- There are several controversies surrounding this prison.
- Bennison's tenure as Bishop of Pennsylvania was marked by controversies.
- Despite the controversies, the Palace became an internationally recognized symbol of Warsaw.
- It was a huge box office hit, but its release was marred with controversies.
- London was central to one of the first controversies of the show.
- His last years were embittered by controversies with men toward whom he was sympathetic.