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polemic

IPA pronunciation: /pəˈlem.ɪk/

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Russian meaning

Полемика, спорная речь

English definition

A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.

Example

His book is an impassioned polemic against unregulated artificial intelligence.

Collocations

fierce polemic
anti-capitalist polemic
engage in polemic

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