Definitions for polarize

polarize po·lar·ize

Spelling: [poh-luh-rahyz]
IPA: /ˈpoʊ ləˌraɪz/

Polarize is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 19 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 21 points.

You can make 289 anagrams from letters in polarize (aeiloprz).

Definitions for polarize

verb (used with object)

  1. to cause polarization in.
  2. to divide into sharply opposing factions, political groups, etc.:
  3. to give polarity to.

verb (used without object)

  1. to become polarized.

Origin of polarize

First recorded in 1805-15; polar + -ize

Examples for polarize

Not the bridge-burning efforts of Butler and her BDS comrades who polarize an already divided Middle East.

There is nothing to be done but to polarize the needle over again.

But if you polarize the political scene, you have to cultivate support on at least one side.

It may be said to polarize the idea, so often presented in his poetry, that doubt is a condition of the vitality of faith.

They say rape-y things Rick Ross is hardly the first rapper to polarize with lyrics about rape.

Second, I think it might polarize the country even more than it is now.

They impose themselves on men apart from reason and have the power to polarize men's thoughts and feelings in one direction.

These must have plenty of time to rest, as they polarize when the circuit is closed for a long time.

They are also costly, since they do not last long and cannot be worked too hard unless they polarize.

Word Value for polarize
Scrable

19

Words with friends

21

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