[U,C] (plural controversies) ~ (over / about / surrounding sb/sth) public discussion and argument about sth that many people strongly disagree about, disapprove of, or are shocked by:
to arouse / cause controversy * a bitter controversy over / about the site of the new airport * the controversy surrounding his latest movie * The President resigned amid considerable controversy.
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