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POLEMIZED Synonyms

There are 25 synonyms of the word polemized. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word polemized. (close relations)
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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

bickered
verbv
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

verb

• argue over petty things

censured
verb, nounv, n
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

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

clashed
verbv
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

contended
verb, adjectivev, adj
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

contradicted
verbv
verb

• be in contradiction with

• deny the truth of

• be resistant to

• prove negative; show to be false

criticized
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

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

denounced
verbv
verb

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

differed
verbv
verb

• be different

• be of different opinions

disagreed
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• be of different opinions

• be different from one another

dissented
verbv
noun

• (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority

• a difference of opinion

• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

verb

• withhold assent

• express opposition through action or words

• be of different opinions

diverged
verbv
verb

• move or draw apart

• have no limits as a mathematical series

• extend in a different direction

• be at variance with; be out of line with

feuded
verbv
noun

• a bitter quarrel between two parties

verb

• carry out a feud

fought
verbv
noun

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

• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

• an aggressive willingness to compete

• an intense verbal dispute

• a boxing or wrestling match

verb

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

• fight against or resist strongly

• make a strenuous or labored effort

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

objected
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

• the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

• (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon

• the focus of cognitions or feelings

• (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer

verb

• express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

• be averse to or express disapproval of

protested
verbv
noun

• a formal and solemn declaration of objection

• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

• the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

verb

• utter words of protest

• express opposition through action or words

• affirm or avow formally or solemnly

Best Hypernyms For POLEMIZED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for polemized, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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contested disputed argued contended debated deliberated disagreed discussed

Alternatives for DISPUTED

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