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Polarize (Verb)

Become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The community polarized along racial lines during the heated debate on affirmative action policies.
The bitter presidential campaign seemed to polarize voters, with some passionately defending their candidate and others fiercely opposing them.
Her bold speech at the conference polarized the audience, garnering both enthusiastic applause and vehement criticism.
The company's drastic decision to cut health benefits polarized the workforce, with some employees staging protests and others quietly accepting the change.
The jury became polarized during deliberations, with some members convinced of the defendant's guilt and others believing in their innocence.

Cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The new policy on immigration has polarized the community, with some people strongly in favor and others vehemently opposed.
The candidate's stance on gun control has polarized voters, making it difficult for him to win over undecided citizens.
The debate on climate change has polarized the nation, with some people believing it is a serious threat and others thinking it is a myth.
The company's decision to raise the minimum wage to a living wage has polarized public opinion, with some people praising the move and others criticizing it as an attack on free enterprise.
The recent court ruling on abortion rights has polarized the country, sparking heated protests and passionate debate on both sides.

Cause to vibrate in a definite pattern; "polarize light waves".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Optical filters are used to polarize light waves in order to improve visibility while driving during the daytime.
The prism helped polarize the electromagnetic waves allowing for more efficient transmission.
Special lenses are used to polarize the light waves and reduce glare from reflective surfaces.
These materials have the ability to polarize electromagnetic waves and can therefore be used for optical purification.
This technique uses crystals to polarize light waves, enabling scientists to study their properties more accurately.