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

The focus on electoral and judicial reform reflects years of accusations that key institutions have become politicized under chavismo. — Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

This use of collaging politicized pin-back buttons into a seemingly serene yellow flower works to convey a message about the complexities of women who are intellectually, civically and emotionally sophisticated beyond face-value aesthetics. — Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

In the age of Big Players, even science has become politicized. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 29 July 2026

The water quality in the reflecting pool has been politicized. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

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