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HOT-BUTTON ISSUE Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the phrase hot-button issue. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase hot-button issue. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for HOT-BUTTON ISSUE

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1contentious
adjectiveadj
2controversial
adjectiveadj
3divisive
adjectiveadj
4explosive
noun, adjectiven, adj
5incendiary
adjectiveadj
6sensitive
adjectiveadj
7thorny
adjectiveadj
8touchy
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
9gut issue
nounn

Best Hypernyms For HOT-BUTTON ISSUE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hot-button issue, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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issue

Alternatives for CONTENTIOUS

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