polarize
verb [T] (UK usually polarise) /ˈpəʊ.lə.raɪz/
/ˈpoʊ-/ Definition
› to cause something, especially something that contains different people or opinions, to divide into two completely opposing groups: The debate is becoming polarized and there seems to be no middle ground.Separating and dividing polarization (UK usually polarisation) /ˌpəʊ.lə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
/ˌpoʊ.lɚ.ə-/ noun [U] › The polarization of society into rich and poor can clearly be seen in the city centres.Class and class-consciousness in generalWealthiness and wealthyPoverty and poor
/ˌpoʊ.lɚ.ə-/ noun [U] › The polarization of society into rich and poor can clearly be seen in the city centres.Class and class-consciousness in generalWealthiness and wealthyPoverty and poor(Definition of polarize verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- bifurcate verb
- bisect verb
- borderline noun
- break sth up phrasal verb
- break-up noun (DIVISION)
- breakdown noun (DIVISION)
- dismember verb
- dissociate verb
- dissociate yourself from sth phrasal verb
- disunite verb
- divide verb (DISAGREE)
- divide verb (SEPARATE)
- divide/split (sth) down the middle idiom
- fork verb (DIVIDE)
- parcel sth out phrasal verb
- pull sth/sb apart phrasal verb
- quarter verb (CUT INTO FOUR)
- resolve sth into sth phrasal verb
- riven adjective
- segment verb
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