radicalize
verb
rad·i·cal·ize
ˈra-di-kə-ˌlīz 
radicalized; radicalizing
: to make radical especially in politics
Examples of radicalize in a Sentence
The war has radicalized an entire generation of young people.
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The argument will be that some form of peace-keeping force will be necessary to restore order in the country and keep it from re-radicalizing.
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Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
Resolved to that goal after a tragedy, Amy’s goal radicalizes her life.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
The strange tale involved Moore’s fascination with heiress Patty Hearst, who had been kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) and while being held by the group herself became radicalized.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
The investigation is ongoing, and findings are subject to change, but investigators are looking at whether the suspect self-radicalized.
—Brian Dakss, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
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Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
Resolved to that goal after a tragedy, Amy’s goal radicalizes her life.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
The strange tale involved Moore’s fascination with heiress Patty Hearst, who had been kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) and while being held by the group herself became radicalized.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
The investigation is ongoing, and findings are subject to change, but investigators are looking at whether the suspect self-radicalized.
—Brian Dakss, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for radicalize
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“Radicalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radicalize. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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