polemicize

/pəʊlˈɛmɪsaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to engage in or write a polemic; to make a strong attack on an opinion or a person’s argument

“The writer polemicized against the government’s policies in her latest article.”

2. noun

the act of engaging in a polemic, especially in writing

“The controversy surrounding the new law was a prime example of polemicization in the media.”

Synonyms

  • attack
  • criticize
  • denounce
  • vilify

Antonyms

  • approve
  • commend
  • praise