Synonyms of polarized

polarized

verb

past tense of polarize

as in divided

to cause (people) to break up into opposing groups

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• divided
• split
• splintered
• separated
• fragmented
• fractured
• alienated
• estranged
• embittered
• antagonized
• disaffected
• disgruntled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• united
• unified
• reconciled
• coalesced
• harmonized
• concentrated
• consolidated
• conciliated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of polarized

However, as Britain polarized politically around issues such as Brexit and Israel-Hamas War, Lineker often found himself at the center of heated debates as right-wing news outlets dubbed him as liberal left-winger. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

As a steady stream of regulars and tourists ordered coffee and breakfast burritos, Lively said the reactor has polarized locals. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026

This experiment was different since sunlight is highly polarized but incoherent in space and time. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026

The dispute has long polarized the African Union, deeply dividing member states between Moroccan allies and backers of the pro-independence Sahrawi Republic. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Domestically, Brexit has deeply polarized the British electorate into new identities – leavers and remainers – who are less loyal to existing political parties. — Garret Martin, The Conversation, 31 July 2026

Proposing federal-policy solutions to this crisis may seem quixotic when Washington is so dysfunctional and polarized. — Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

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

In the six states listed above, voting is generally racially polarized, with Black voters a major voting bloc for the Democratic Party. — Rahul Mukherjee, NPR, 23 July 2026