Ahem and Controversy

Ahem noun - The utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc..

Controversy and ahem are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Controversy" instead a noun "Ahem".

Controversy noun - An often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions.

Ahem and controversy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ahem" instead a noun "Controversy".

Nearby Words: controversial, controversialist, controversially