1. engaged in or wrote a polemic; argued against something in a strong, critical way
Usage: past tense of 'polemize'; formal or academic register

Examples

• The scholar polemized against the prevailing theory in her published essay.
• He polemized extensively about the government's new policy in his opinion column.
• Critics polemized over the authenticity of the historical document.
• She polemized against outdated educational practices throughout her career.
• The author polemized with rival academics in a series of heated exchanges.
• They polemized about the interpretation of the ancient text for years.