controversy

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UK /ˈkɒntrəvɜːsi/US /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/

Meaning

noun

public discussion and argument about something that many people strongly disagree about, think is bad, or are shocked by

“to arouse/cause controversy”

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