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

The opposition may soon have to grapple with the social divisions -- between right and left, and between Jews and Arabs -- that have widened during Netanyahu's long and polarizing rule. — Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026

The campaign so far has been dominated by a battle between Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s polarizing prime minister, and Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief of staff who leads the largest opposition party. — Lia Lapidot Aaron Boxerman and Lia Lapidot, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2026

The opposition may soon have to grapple with the social divisions — between right and left, and between Jews and Arabs — that have widened during Netanyahu’s long and polarizing rule. — Tia Goldenberg, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Not since the Tesla Cybertruck made its glass-shattering debut in 2019 has a vehicle’s unveiling proven as polarizing as the Luce event. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026

Rival fans were quick to jump all over this fact, given that both the Panthers and the Tkachuk brothers were seen as polarizing villains throughout the NHL. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Even apart from the ruffled feathers in Brooklyn, bird decor can be polarizing. — Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

The film suffered from polarizing critical reviews, notching a 53% on aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Jaguar hit the reset button that year, rolling out a new logo and polarizing branding that highlighted its upcoming all-electric vehicle lineup. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026