71 entries under controversialize topic. ×

12
disagree(verb, hold, attack, oppose, fight)
8
differ(verb, hold, oppose, object, divide)
5
dissent(verb, oppose, fight, dislike, condemn)
2
conflict(verb, oppose, dissent, vary, differ)
2
disaccord(verb, oppose, object, divide, conflict)
2
discord(verb, oppose, object, divide, conflict)
2
quarrel(verb, oppose, object, divide, conflict)
2
run counter to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, attack)
1
altercate(verb, oppose, object, divide, conflict)
1
bicker(verb, oppose, object, divide, conflict)
1
brawl(verb, oppose, object, divide, conflict)
1
bring action(verb, expression, oppose, object, divide)
1
bump heads(verb, expression, divide, conflict, argue)
1
clash(verb, oppose, object, divide, conflict)
1
discept(verb, oppose, object, divide, conflict)
1
fly in the face of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, attack)
1
go after each other(verb, expression, idiom, divide, conflict)
1
go at it(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, divide)
1
go for the jugular(verb, expression, idiom, oppose, object)
1
have words(verb, expression, oppose, object, divide)
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