Synonyms of polarize

polarize

verb

ˈpō-lə-ˌrīz 

as in to divide

to cause (people) to break up into opposing groups

A hot button issue that is sure to polarize the public.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• divide
• split
• splinter
• separate
• alienate
• fragment
• antagonize
• estrange
• fracture
• embitter
• disaffect
• disgruntle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unite
• unify
• reconcile
• coalesce
• harmonize
• concentrate
• consolidate
• conciliate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of polarize

Color choices are tortoise grey polarized, black grey polarized, caramel G15 polarized, and soft taupe crystal brown gradient polarized. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

The car also comes with a novel and potentially polarizing feature. — New Atlas, 25 July 2026

And those kinds of leaders are more prone to be elected, more prone to be in power in democracies where income is very, very polarized, very unequal. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Many tasters were intrigued by Madre’s intense smoke, but in the end, some tasters deemed it too polarizing for either cocktails or sipping. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026