The Open Dictionary

polemic

noun

UK/pəˈlem.ɪk/
US/pəˈlem.ɪk/

Definitions of polemic noun

  1. Countable

    a written or spoken attack that strongly defends or criticizes a specific opinion, person, idea, or belief

    • His new book is a fierce polemic against contemporary politics.

    • The article is highly polemical, aiming to challenge the existing economic policies.

    • The speaker delivered a powerful polemic against nuclear weapons.