polêmica — meaning in English
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English meaning
- altercation noun A noisy or angry argument, often in public.
- controversy noun Public disagreement or debate, often heated, about a particular issue.
- polemic noun A polemic is a strongly worded piece of writing or speech that argues forcefully against a particular idea, person or practice.
Senses
polêmica is used for these senses in English:
- controversy A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.
- polemic A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.
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