polémique — meaning in English
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English meaning
- controversial adjective Causing or likely to cause strong disagreement or public debate.
- controversy noun Public disagreement or debate, often heated, about a particular issue.
- flame noun The visible, glowing part of a fire.
- issue noun A subject or problem that people discuss or disagree about.
Senses
polémique is used for these senses in English:
- controversial Arousing or likely to arouse controversy.
- controversy A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.
- flame (Internet, somewhat, dated) An aggressively insulting criticism or remark.
- flame war (Internet, dated) An argument consisting entirely or largely of flames by various parties that serve only to escalate the dispute.
- issue (law) A point of law or fact in dispute or question in a legal action presented for resolution by the court.
- polemic Having the characteristics of a polemic.
- polemic A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.