Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with controversy in American Collocation
controversy
noun
countable/uncountable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˈkɑntrəˌvɜrsi/
much
considerable
great
much
The drug has been the topic of much controversy in recent times.
involving strong and angry emotions
bitter
fierce
heated
There was fierce controversy over the verdict.
types of controversy
political
religious
scientific
He was at the centre of a religious controversy which was to prove his eventual downfall.
arouse
attract
cause
court
create
generate
provoke
spark
The TV drama courted controversy by featuring underage sex.