to polemize

Examples

• All

• Many scholars polemize about the interpretation of classical texts.

• Historians frequently polemize over the interpretation of key historical events.

• The two professors continued to polemize about the origins of the theory at every conference.

• Did you see how they polemized in the debate last night?

• During the seminar, the professor decided to polemize against the prevailing theories in modern science.

• The journalist had a tendency to polemize in her articles, often provoking strong reactions from her readers.

• In his latest book, the author chose to polemize about contemporary social issues, sparking nationwide debate.

Synonyms

A

to argue

vsto polemize

607 1.1

To speak angrily with someone because you disagree

is mainly used for contentious debate in writing or speech rather than private angry talks

D

to debate

vsto polemize

474 2.8

To discuss and argue about a topic in a formal way

is about contentious argument in writing or speech rather than formal structure

H

to have words

vsto polemize

• Informal

11 6.9

Talk angrily to someone because of a disagreement

focuses on contentious argument in writing or speech rather than private personal quarrels

S

to spar

vsto polemize

5 7.1

To argue in a friendly, quick way without serious anger

focuses on serious contentious argument often in writing or speech rather than playful exchange

C

to cross swords

vsto polemize

• Informal

5 6.8

Argue strongly with someone, often in public

covers contentious argument in writing as well as speech rather than only spoken clashes

P

to polemicize

vsto polemize

• Formal

9.9

Argue strongly about politics or ideas

is used for contentious argument in writing or speech without topic focus

A

to altercate

vsto polemize

• Formal

9.9

To argue angrily, often for a long time or in public

focuses on contentious debate in writing or speech rather than angry personal dispute

Antonyms

A

to agree

∞ 1.0

Have the same opinion or say yes

R

to reconcile

38 5.1

To become friendly again after a disagreement

How Argumentative

to vilify

43 7.9

attack

548 3.2

to polemize

• Formal

9.9

debate

• Formal

∞ 2.0

to argue

∞ 2.8

to discuss

∞ 1.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology