Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

CONTROVERSIALISTS Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word controversialists. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word controversialists. (close relations)
Also try synonyms for..
controversial

Best Alternative Words for CONTROVERSIALISTS

Expand?WordSave?More Syns..UsageType
adversaries
nounn
noun

• someone who offers opposition

arguers
nounn
noun

• someone who engages in debate

challengers
nounn
noun

• the contestant you hope to defeat

contrarians
nounn
noun

• an investor who deliberately decides to go against the prevailing wisdom of other investors

critics
nounn
noun

• a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

• anyone who expresses a reasoned judgment of something

• someone who frequently finds fault or makes harsh and unfair judgments

debaters
nounn
noun

• someone who engages in debate

disputants
nounn
noun

• a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy

dissenters
nounn
noun

• a person who dissents from some established policy

dissentients
nounn
adjective satellite

• (of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England

• disagreeing, especially with a majority

dissidents
nounn
noun

• a person who dissents from some established policy

adjective satellite

• characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards

• disagreeing, especially with a majority

objectors
nounn
noun

• a person who dissents from some established policy

opponents
nounn
noun

• a contestant that you are matched against

• someone who offers opposition

adjective satellite

• characterized by active hostility

polemicists
nounn
noun

• a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology)

rivals
nounn
adjective

• as a rival in a competition

noun

• the contestant you hope to defeat

verb

• be equal to in quality or ability

• be the rival of, be in competition with

disputant
nounn
noun

• a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy

eristic
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy

• the art of logical disputation (especially if specious)

adjective satellite

• given to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments

Best Hypernyms For CONTROVERSIALISTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for controversialists, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
individual mortal person somebody someone soul

Alternatives for ADVERSARIES

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen