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polarize

verb

/ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

Meaning

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

The controversial decision polarized public opinion.

divide, split, separate, alienate

unite, bring together

polarize society, polarize opinion, polarize debate, polarize views

to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures

to be full of or swarming with

to put something into the ground and cover it with earth

to occur, happen, or become known

to rest with the body supported by the buttocks, often in a chair or on the ground

to influence or make a difference to something