Collocations with "controversy"

a public disagreement that is very angry and intense

Indicates the main topic of the controversy. Note: 'center on' is common in American English.

prolonged public disagreement or debate among scholars

to cause a lot of public argument and disagreement

Refers to a prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.

The re-emergence of public disagreement or heated discussion about an issue.

describes a controversy that is full of anger and excitement

to cause a lot of public discussion and disagreement

Refers to a prolonged public dispute or debate concerning a matter of theological doctrine or practice.

to become involved in a public disagreement or argument

to cause or give rise to prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion

to put an end to a prolonged public argument