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polarise

/ˈpəʊləraɪz/

/ˈpoʊləraɪz/

Translations

polariseverb

polarised

Past Simple

polarised

Past Participle

polarising

Gerund

/ˈpəʊləraɪz/

/ˈpoʊləraɪz/

The issue tends to polarise public opinion.

Этот вопрос склонен поляризовать общественное мнение.

Synonyms

polariseverb

To cause something, especially a group of people, to divide into two opposing groups.

The controversial policy served to polarise the community, with strong opinions on both sides.

To cause light waves to vibrate in a particular pattern.

The special glasses are designed to polarise light, reducing glare and improving visibility.

To become divided into two sharply contrasting groups, sets of opinions, or positions.

Public opinion began to polarise as the election drew near.