controversy Synonyms

contention dispute argument disputation quarrel debate disagreement contestation squabble disceptation wrangle tilt dissension feud arguing strife row altercation struggle stir statics wrangling argy-bargy footedness firestorm competitiveness run-in dustup argle-bargle friction turmoil tiff tension untrust upheaval uproar storm velitation vendetta variance kickup difference of opinion tug-of-war atmospherics spelldown public debate hot-button issue disputes arguments controversial issue