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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of polemic form-of, plural
2. 2
   The art or practice of making arguments or controversies. uncountable
3. 3
   the branch of Christian theology devoted to the refutation of errors wordnet
4. 4
   The refutation of errors in theological doctrine. uncountable

Synonyms

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apologeticsapologiaapologyargumentbickeringcasuistry

Antonyms

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irenicismirenics

Example

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"He didn't engage in petty polemics."

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