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POLEMICAL Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word polemical. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word polemical. (close relations)
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argumentative
adjectiveadj
adjective

• given to or characterized by argument

bellicose
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or showing a ready disposition to fight

belligerent
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who fights (or is fighting)

adjective satellite

• characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight

• engaged in war

combative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

• striving to overcome in argument

• having or showing a ready disposition to fight

confrontational
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to confrontation

contentious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

• involving or likely to cause controversy

controversial
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by or capable of arousing controversy

disputatious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

quarrelsome
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• given to quarreling

polemic
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology)

• a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)

adjective satellite

• of or involving dispute or controversy

Alternatives for ARGUMENTATIVE

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