Synonyms of polarizing

polarizing

verb

present participle of polarize

as in dividing

to cause (people) to break up into opposing groups

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dividing
• splitting
• splintering
• separating
• alienating
• fragmenting
• fracturing
• antagonizing
• estranging
• embittering
• disaffecting
• disgruntling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uniting
• unifying
• reconciling
• harmonizing
• coalescing
• concentrating
• consolidating
• conciliating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of polarizing

Hayden Panettiere’s polarizing boyfriend is being heard from for the first time since the 36-year-old star was found dead in a South Carolina residence Sunday afternoon. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

Summary China's auto market is rapidly electrifying and shrinking, fueling an intense price war that's polarizing sales. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

The Lindsay Clancy case has become one of the most painful and polarizing stories in recent American memory. — Jamie Maguire, STAT, 12 Aug. 2026

The Tates have become among the world’s most polarizing internet personalities with their promotion of wealth, male dominance and misogyny through their social media empire. — David Fischer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Clark is the biggest draw in the league and Cunningham has become one of its most recognizable and polarizing players. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Adri Salido / Getty Images The crisis has fueled anti-immigration rhetoric throughout Europe and sparked diplomatic tensions within the European Union over border policy, with Spain accusing some partners of an unhelpful and polarizing response. — Reuters, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026

The vehicle’s unique look, courtesy of former Apple design chief Jony Ive, has proven to be especially polarizing, with some comparing the vehicle unfavorably to the $30,000 Nissan Leaf. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 July 2026

As public health officials kept issuing mandates, the government’s response to the pandemic quickly became polarizing. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 29 July 2026