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What is another word for Polarize? – 215 Polarize Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    divide separate segregate split isolate dissociate disconnect detach alienate estrange antagonize provoke inflame ignite exacerbate intensify radicalize politicize sensationalize dramatize highlight emphasize magnify amplify sharpen clarify contrast differentiate distinguish demarcate delimit demagnetize repel repulse contrast counterpose set against pit against oppose counter contradict conflict clash collide confront affront offend outrage provoke irritate annoy vex displease dissatisfy discontent disquiet unsettle disturb agitate ruffle inflame enrage infuriate incense anger enkindle kindle spark ignite fuel fan whip stir arouse awaken galvanize

    Meaning of Polarize

    To cause people to have strongly opposing views or feelings, often resulting in conflict or division.

    Definitions

    • To cause people to have strongly opposing views or beliefs, often resulting in conflict or division
    • To cause something, especially light or a magnetic field, to vibrate in a particular direction or to have a particular orientation
    • To become or make something polarized, especially in terms of having strongly opposing views or beliefs

    Etymology of Polarize

    The word "polarize" comes from the Latin "polaris," meaning "of or related to the pole," and the suffix "-ize," which forms verbs indicating a process or action
    The term originally referred to the polarization of light or a magnetic field, but its meaning has since been extended to include the concept of dividing people into opposing groups or views

    Example Uses

    • The controversial issue has polarized the community, with some people strongly in favor and others strongly opposed
    • The politician's comments were designed to polarize the electorate and gain support from a specific group
    • The new policy has polarized the company, with some employees seeing it as a necessary change and others as a threat to their jobs

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    unite unify reconcile harmonize integrate amalgamate merge blend fuse combine consolidate cooperate collaborate agree concur assent acquiesce comply conciliate placate appease pacify calm soothe mollify mitigate moderate temper balance stabilize steady compose settle tranquilize quiet still hush silence allay alleviate ease comfort reassure pacify

    Related Nouns

    polarization division separation segregation isolation conflict controversy debate argument dispute opposition hostility antagonism opposition resistance repulsion magnetism electricity politics ideology belief opinion view perspective attitude stance position orientation alignment orientation axis pole extremity

    Related Verbs

    divide separate segregate split isolate dissociate disconnect detach alienate estrange antagonize provoke inflame ignite exacerbate intensify radicalize politicize sensationalize dramatize highlight emphasize magnify amplify sharpen clarify contrast differentiate distinguish demarcate delimit

    Related Adjectives

    polarized divided separated segregated isolated dissociated disconnected detached alienated estranged antagonistic provocative inflammatory extremist radical political ideological controversial debatable argumentative oppositional hostile resistant repellent magnetic electric polar axial oriented aligned extreme