#controversy__contention__contestation__tilt__argument__arguing a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
supertype: #dispute__difference__difference_of_opinion__conflict a disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats"
subtype: #sparring.controversy an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
subtype: #polemic a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)
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