polarize
po·la·rize
verb
2.
cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions
3.
become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation
Origin
From French polariser, equivalent to polar + -ize.
Phrases
- polarized light
- zone of polarizing activity
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