polemic, argument, contention

Maria T.
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  1. polemic
    a verbal or written attack, especially of a belief or dogma
  2. argument
    a dispute where there is strong disagreement
  3. contention
    the act of competing as for profit or a prize
  4. controversy
    a dispute where there is strong disagreement
  5. disputation
    a formal debate
  6. arguing
    a contentious speech act
  7. polemicist
    a writer who argues in opposition to others
  8. polemical
    of or involving dispute or controversy
Created on Mon Jul 16 15:52:10 EDT 2012

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