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POLEMIZE Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word polemize. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word polemize. (close relations)

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argue
verbv
verb

• present reasons and arguments

• have an argument about something

• give evidence of

bicker
verbv
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

verb

• argue over petty things

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

confront
verbv
verb

• oppose, as in hostility or a competition

• deal with (something unpleasant) head on

• present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize

• be face to face with

contend
verbv
verb

• maintain or assert

• have an argument about something

• to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

• succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

• compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

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

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

litigate
verbv
verb

• engage in legal proceedings

• institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

oppose
verbv
verb

• be against; express opposition to

• fight against or resist strongly

• contrast with equal weight or force

• set into opposition or rivalry

• act against or in opposition to

• be resistant to

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

spar
verbv
noun

• any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable

• a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging

• making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer

verb

• furnish with spars

• fight with spurs

• box lightly

• fight verbally

verbalize
verbv
verb

• be verbose

• express in speech

• articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

• convert into a verb

wrangle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an angry dispute

• an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)

verb

• to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively

• herd and care for

polemicise
verbv
verb

• engage in a controversy

polemicize
verbv
verb

• engage in a controversy

polemise
nounn
verb

• engage in a controversy

Best Hypernyms For POLEMIZE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for polemize, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
dispute quarrel altercate argue argufy clash contend controvert debate disagree discuss dissent scrap wrangle

Alternatives for ARGUE

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