Associations to the word «Polarize»

Wiktionary

POLARIZE, verb. (transitive) (US) To cause to have a polarization.
POLARIZE, verb. (transitive) (US) To cause a group to be divided into extremes.

Dictionary definition

POLARIZE, verb. Cause to vibrate in a definite pattern; "polarize light waves".
POLARIZE, verb. Cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions.
POLARIZE, verb. Become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.