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POLEMIC Synonyms

There are 31 synonyms of the word polemic. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word polemic. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for POLEMIC

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altercation
nounn
noun

• noisy quarrel

argument
nounn
noun

• a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

• a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

• a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

• a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie

• (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program

• a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable

• a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning

brawl
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an uproarious party

• a noisy fight in a crowd

verb

• to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively

clash
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a loud resonant repeating noise

• a state of conflict between persons

• a state of conflict between colors

• a minor short-term fight

verb

• crash together with violent impact

• be incompatible; be or come into conflict

• disagree violently

conflict
nounn
noun

• an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

• opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings

• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

• a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests

• an incompatibility of dates or events

• opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot)

• a disagreement or argument about something important

verb

• be in conflict

• go against, as of rules and laws

contention
nounn
noun

• a point asserted as part of an argument

• a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

• the act of competing as for profit or a prize

controversy
nounn
noun

• a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

debate
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

• the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

verb

• argue with one another

• think about carefully; weigh

• discuss the pros and cons of an issue

• have an argument about something

disagreement
nounn
noun

• a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters

• a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions

• the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing

dispute
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a disagreement or argument about something important

• coming into conflict with

verb

• take exception to

• have a disagreement over something

feud
nounn
noun

• a bitter quarrel between two parties

verb

• carry out a feud

fracas
nounn
noun

• noisy quarrel

quarrel
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an angry dispute

• an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges

verb

• have a disagreement over something

row
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an angry dispute

• an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

• a long continuous strip (usually running horizontally)

• (construction) a layer of masonry

• a linear array of numbers, letters, or symbols side by side

• a continuous chronological succession without an interruption

• the act of rowing as a sport

verb

• propel with oars

run-in
nounn
noun

• an angry dispute

scuffle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• disorderly fighting

• a hoe that is used by pushing rather than pulling

• an unceremonious and disorganized struggle

verb

• walk by dragging one's feet

• fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters

skirmish
nounn
noun

• a minor short-term fight

verb

• engage in a skirmish

spat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

• a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles

• a young oyster or other bivalve

verb

• come down like raindrops

• become permanently attached

• strike with a sound like that of falling rain

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

• engage in a brief and petty quarrel

• spawn

• clap one's hands together

squabble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

verb

• argue over petty things

tiff
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

Best Hypernyms For POLEMIC

Here is a list of related hypernyms for polemic, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
arguing argument author contention contestation controversy disceptation disputation tilt writer

Alternatives for ALTERCATION

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