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Word of the Day – Polemic

By June 29, 2018Word of the Day

Polemic (noun)

pol-em-ik

A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.

Mid 17th century: via medieval Latin from Greek polemikos, from polemos ‘war’.

Example sentences

“His polemic against all journalists caused terrible harm.”

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