Controversy :
felafolafoaʻiga
Synonyms :
Disagreement, Dispute, Argument, Debate, Dissension, Contention, Disputation, Altercation, Wrangle, Wrangling, Quarrel, Quarreling, War of words, Storm, Cause célèbre, Hot potato, Minefield, Shitstorm
Disagreement, Dispute, Argument, Debate, Dissension, Contention, Disputation, Altercation, Wrangle, Wrangling, Quarrel, Quarreling, War of words, Storm, Cause célèbre, Hot potato, Minefield, Shitstorm
English Meaning :
(Noun : A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement)
(Noun : A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement)
Example : Scholars come and go and its attribution is a constant source of controversy .
Scholars come and go and its attribution is a constant source of controversy .
Debate :
felafolafoaʻiga
Synonyms :
Discussion, Public debate, Argumentation, Discuss, Consider, Moot, Deliberate, Contend
Discussion, Public debate, Argumentation, Discuss, Consider, Moot, Deliberate, Contend
English Meaning :
(Noun : A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal)
(Verb : Argue with one another)
(Noun : A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal)
(Verb : Argue with one another)
Example : Adverts on television and in newspapers were designed to begin the public debate about the assembly.
Adverts on television and in newspapers were designed to begin the public debate about the assembly.
Word Example from TV Shows :

Yeah. If I had contacts, I would have been
the coolest DEBATE club president...
(The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 18)

Yeah. If I had contacts, I would have been
the coolest DEBATE club president...
(The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 18)