Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun See polarize, polarizer.
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- verb UK Alternative form of
polarize .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- verb become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation
- verb cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
- verb cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions
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Examples
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In an apology last week to the BBC over Malema's outburst, the Afrikanerbond wrote that millions of honest, decent, hard-working and civilised South Africans bore the brunt of Malema and the ANCYL's agenda which, it claimed, was to "polarise" South Africa with "renewed racism".
News24 Top Stories 2010
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'selectively leaking' the Liberhan Commission report on Babri Masjid demolition to the media seeking to 'polarise' voters.
unknown title 2009
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'selectively leaking' the Liberhan Commission report on Babri Masjid demolition to the media seeking to 'polarise' voters.
unknown title 2009
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That is a bundle of generalisations and stereotypes, but then few things are guaranteed to polarise opinions – and boost sales – as much as how we raise and educate our offspring.
The parenting gap: why French mothers prefer to use the firm smack of authority 2012
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Both phrases are lazy shorthand that over-simplify the issues and polarise the debate...
Environmentalists losing ground Doug Feaver 2010
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Whether you love or hate the new Doctor Who, prepare to polarise your thoughts even further one way or the other, if this latest rumour ever comes to fruition.
2010 June : Chronicles Network: Science Fiction & Fantasy 2010
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Both phrases are lazy shorthand that over-simplify the issues and polarise the debate ...
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Whether you love or hate the new Doctor Who, prepare to polarise your thoughts even further one way or the other, if this latest rumour ever comes to fruition.
Doctor Who goes Gaga? : Chronicles Network: Science Fiction & Fantasy 2010
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Enhanced e-books could polarise the publishing industry, delegates were told at LBF's "Winners and Losers in the Digital Jungle" seminar.
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Enhanced e-books could polarise the publishing industry, delegates were told at LBF's "Winners and Losers in the Digital Jungle" seminar.
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