🧲polarize

verb
/ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

Meaning

to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs

Example Sentences

The controversial decision polarized public opinion.

Synonyms

divide, split, separate, alienate

Antonyms

unite, bring together

Collocations

polarize society, polarize opinion, polarize debate, polarize views

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