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polemisieren

to polemicize, to argue contentiously

verb po-le-mi-ZEER-en Rare
Communication Speech

Usage Note

Polemisieren means to make sharply one-sided attacks in argument or writing, typically without regard for nuance. Gegen etwas polemisieren — to polemicize against something. Used as a criticism of rhetorical style in journalism and politics.

Examples

"Es hilft nichts, immer nur gegen die Regierung zu polemisieren."

Natural Translation

It is no use always just polemicizing against the government.

Literal Translation

It helps nothing, always only against the government to polemicize.

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