polemic

noun
UK: /pəˈlem.ɪk/
US: /pəˈlem.ɪk/

  1. A strong written or spoken attack against someone else's opinions, beliefs, or practices.

    1. Her polemic was against the new school rules about phones.
    2. The book is a fierce polemic against the inequalities in our current healthcare system, sparking much debate.

  2. A piece of writing or speech that strongly defends or attacks a particular opinion or cause.

    1. His polemic was very critical of the war.
    2. The article is a powerful polemic, arguing for significant reforms in environmental policy.

Synonyms

diatribe dispute criticism tirade controversy rant attack
polemic adjective

  1. Relating to or involving strongly critical or disputatious writing or speech.

    1. The polemic essay caused a big fight.
    2. The debate became increasingly polemic, with personal attacks overshadowing rational discussion.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "polemic" in English means: A strong written or spoken attack against someone else's opinions, beliefs, or practices., A piece of writing or speech that strongly defends or attacks a particular opinion or cause..

The phonetic transcription of "polemic" is /pəˈlem.ɪk/ in British English and /pəˈlem.ɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "polemic": diatribe, dispute, criticism, tirade, controversy, rant, attack.

Example usage of "polemic": "Her polemic was against the new school rules about phones.". More examples on the page.