Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

polemicise

verb
/pəˈlɛmɪˌsaɪz/
Definition
To engage in a controversial argument or dispute.
Examples
  • He tends to polemicise about the issues that matter most to him.
  • The article polemicises against the recent changes in policy.
Meaning
The act of taking a strong position in an argument, especially against a specific idea or opinion.
Synonyms
  • argue
  • debate
  • contend
  • dispute
  • criticize