Controversial
Controversial adjective - Relating to or causing the expression of opposing opinions.
Partisan and controversial are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Partisan" instead an adjective "Controversial".
Partisan
Partisan adjective - Inclined to favor one side over another.
Controversial and partisan are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Controversial" instead an adjective "Partisan".
Nearby Word: partisanship
Mutual synonyms
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