1. a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
2. a controversial argument, especially one refuting or attacking a specific opinion or doctrine

1. of or involving dispute or controversy

Examples

• The author’s latest book is a fierce polemic against modern education.
• His speech turned into a polemic about government corruption.
• The newspaper published a polemic defending the new policy.
• She wrote a polemic challenging the scientific consensus.
• The debate became increasingly polemic in nature.
• His polemic style of writing alienated many readers.
• The article was more polemic than informative.