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POLEMICIZED Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word polemicized. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word polemicized. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for POLEMICIZED

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contested
adjectiveadj
adjective

• disputed or made the object of contention or competition

disputed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• subject to disagreement and debate

opposed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• being in opposition or having an opponent

argued
verbv
verb

• present reasons and arguments

• have an argument about something

• give evidence of

challenged
adjectiveadj
noun

• a demanding or stimulating situation

• a call to engage in a contest or fight

• questioning a statement and demanding an explanation

• a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

• a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

verb

• take exception to

• issue a challenge to

• ask for identification

• raise a formal objection in a court of law

contradicted
verbv
verb

• be in contradiction with

• deny the truth of

• be resistant to

• prove negative; show to be false

debated
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

disagreed
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• be of different opinions

• be different from one another

quarreled
verbv
verb

• To disagree.

• To contend, argue fiercely, squabble.

• To find fault; to cavil.

• To argue or squabble with.

refuted
verbv
verb

• overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

• prove to be false or incorrect

polemicise
verbv
verb

• engage in a controversy

polemise
nounn
verb

• engage in a controversy

polemize
verbv
verb

• engage in a controversy

Best Hypernyms For POLEMICIZED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for polemicized, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
altercate argufy dispute quarrel scrap

Alternatives for CONTESTED

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