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polemic (s) (noun), polemics (pl)
1. A severely written or spoken attack against another person's opinions, beliefs, practices, behavior, etc.: Mark David's book presents a very strong polemic against the excessive spending by the government.
2. The practice or art of using words to defend or to harshly criticize a person or something: The committee apparently was able to discuss the economic issues without getting involved in polemics.
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polemic (adjective), more polemic, most polemic
Relating to an argument, refutation, or controversy: Mildred was disturbed by the polemic attitude of the reporter who was interviewing her regarding the book that she wrote about journalistic incompetence.

The term polemic refers to any controversial verbal or written argument or attack against some belief, an opinion, a philosophy, a principle, a policy, etc.

Disputing an opinion.
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Disputing, arguing, and controversial.
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Arguing and disagreeing.
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Controversial arguments or opposing views during a discussion. (3)
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