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View usage for: (pəlemɪk) Word forms: plural polemics1. variable nounA polemic is a very strong written or spoken attack on, or defence of, a particular belief or opinion. ...a polemic against the danger of secret societies. The book is both a history and a passionate polemic for tolerance. Synonyms: argument, attack, debate, dispute More Synonyms of polemic 2. uncountable nounPolemics is the skill or practice of arguing very strongly for or against a belief or opinion. He enjoys polemics, persuasion, and controversy. More Synonyms of polemic polemic in British English (pəˈlɛmɪk) adjective also: polemical (pəˈlɛmɪkəl)1. of or involving dispute or controversy noun2. an argument or controversy, esp over a doctrine, belief, etc 3. a person engaged in such an argument or controversy Derived forms polemically (poˈlemically) adverb polemicist (pəˈlɛmɪsɪst) or polemist (ˈpɒlɪmɪst) noun Word origin C17: from Medieval Latin polemicus, from Greek polemikos relating to war, from polemos war polemic in American English (poʊˈlɛmɪk; pəˈlɛmɪk) adjective1. of or involving dispute; controversial 2. argumentative; disputatious : Also, esp. for 2, poˈlemical noun3. an argument or controversial discussion 4. a person inclined to engage in argument or disputation Derived forms polemically (poˈlemically) adverb Word origin Fr polémique < Gr polemikos < polemos, war < IE * pelem < base * pel-, to shake, cause to tremble > L palpitare, to tremble Examples of 'polemic' in a sentencepolemic In other languagespolemic British English: polemic NOUN A polemic is a very strong written or spoken attack on, or defence of, a particular belief or opinion. ...a polemic against the danger of secret societies. - American English: polemic
- Brazilian Portuguese: polêmica
- Chinese: > 猛烈抨击口头或书面的
- European Spanish: polémica
- French: réquisitoire
- German: Polemik
- Italian: polemica
- Japanese: 議論
- Korean: 강한 논박
- European Portuguese: polémica
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Definition a fierce attack on or defence of a particular opinion, belief, etc. a polemic against the danger of secret societies Definition of or involving dispute or controversy academic and polemic discourses Additional synonymsDefinition likely to argue You're in an argumentative mood today! Synonyms quarrelsome, contrary, contentious, belligerent, combative, opinionated, litigious, disputatiousDefinition tending to quarrel He was a sociable if rather contentious man. Synonyms argumentative, wrangling, perverse, bickering, combative, pugnacious, quarrelsome, litigious, querulous, cavilling, disputatious, factious, captiousDefinition argument or debate concerning a matter about which there is strong disagreement The proposed cuts have caused considerable controversy. Synonyms argument, debate, row, discussion, dispute, contention, quarrel, squabble, strife, wrangle, wrangling, polemic, altercation, dissension- polar
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Additional synonymsDefinition a discussion There has been a lot of debate about this point. Synonyms discussion, talk, argument, dispute, analysis, conversation, consideration, controversy, dialogue, contention, deliberation, polemic, altercation, disputationDefinition a bitter critical attack an extended diatribe against academia Synonyms tirade, abuse, criticism, denunciation, reviling, stricture, harangue, invective, vituperation, stream of abuse, verbal onslaught, philippicSynonyms argumentative, contentious, pugnacious, polemical, cantankerous, quarrelsome, litigious, cavilling, captious, dissentious Definition an argument between two or more people The dispute between them is settled. Synonyms argument, row, clash, controversy, disturbance, contention, feud, quarrel, brawl, squabble, wrangle, difference of opinion, tiff, dissension, turf war (informal), shindig (informal), shindy (informal), bagarre Definition abusive speech or writing A woman had hurled vicious invective at the family. Synonyms abuse, censure, tirade, reproach, berating, denunciation, diatribe, vilification, tongue-lashing, billingsgate, vituperation, castigation, obloquy, contumely (literary), philippic(s), revilement Definition a bitter verbal attack He delivered a rousing philippic against the dictator. Synonyms tirade, condemnation, denunciation, diatribe, harangue, invective, vituperation, obloquy, stream of abuse, fulminationDefinition of or involving dispute or controversy his biting polemical novelHe's best when he's cool and direct, rather than abusive and polemical. Synonyms controversial, cutting, biting, critical, acid, bitter, hostile, contentious, scathing, virulent, polemic, sardonic, caustic, venomous, vitriolic, acerbic, trenchant, argumentative, waspish, disputatiousDefinition loud excited speech As the boss began his rant, I stood up and went out. Synonyms tirade, rhetoric, bluster, diatribe, harangue, bombast, philippic, vociferation, fanfaronade (rare) Definition a long angry speech or denunciation She launched into a tirade against the authorities. Synonyms outburst, diatribe, harangue, abuse, lecture, denunciation, invective, fulmination, philippic |