politicize

verb

po·​lit·​i·​cize pə-ˈli-tə-ˌsīz 

politicized; politicizing

transitive verb

: to give a political tone or character to

an attempt to politicize the civil service

politicization

pə-ˌli-tə-sə-ˈzā-shən 

noun

Examples of politicize in a Sentence

They have politicized the budget process.

Recent Examples on the Web

And why was it assumed that lifetime appointments to the highest court in the land freed those individuals from politicizing their positions? —Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025

The Dalai Lama, countering this claim, insisted his reincarnation would be born outside China and accused Beijing of attempting to politicize what has always been a spiritual process. —Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025

According to their analysis, the changes appear to be part of a broader effort to politicize disaster aid, disproportionately affecting marginalized and vulnerable populations. —Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025

Habba’s involvement has drawn criticism from Democrats, who accuse the Trump administration of politicizing federal prosecutions. —Essence, 26 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

politic or politic(s) + -ize

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for politicize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize