polarise

/ˈpəʊləraɪz/ /ˈpɒləraɪz/

Meanings

verb

To cause to have a polarization.

Examples :

"The debate about the new school uniform began to polarise the parents, with some strongly in favor and others completely against it. "

verb

To cause a group to be divided into extremes.

Examples :

"The controversial new school policy on uniforms polarised the parents, with some strongly supporting it and others completely against it. "

politics society attitude group

Related Words

uniform noun

/ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ /ˈjunəfɚm/

A distinctive outfit that serves to identify members of a group.

"The school students wore a uniform of navy blue shirts and khaki pants. "

controversial adjective

/kɒn.tɹə.ˈvɜː.sjəl/ /kɑn.tɹə.ˈvɝ.si.əl/

Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.

"The school's new dress code was controversial, sparking debate among parents about its impact on students' freedom of expression. "

polarization noun

/ˌpoʊlərɪˈzeɪʃən/

The production or the condition of polarity

"The polarization of opinions in the class made it difficult to have a calm discussion about the new school rules. "

supporting verb

/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/ /səˈpɔɹtɪŋ/

To keep from falling.

"Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform."

completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

against preposition

/əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst/ /əˈɡɛnst/

In a contrary direction to.

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

polarised verb

/ˈpəʊləraɪzd/ /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

To cause to have a polarization.

"The teacher's controversial statement polarised the class, with some students strongly agreeing and others strongly disagreeing. "

extremes noun

/ɛkˈstɹiːmz/ /ɪkˈstɹimz/

The greatest or utmost point, degree or condition.

"The extremes of the test scores showed a wide range of abilities among the students. "

parents noun

/ˈpɛəɹənts/ /ˈpæɹənts/

One of the two persons from whom one is immediately biologically descended; a mother or father.

"Many students invite their parents to school events. "

divided verb

/dɪˈvaɪdɪd/ /dəˈvaɪdɪd/

To split or separate (something) into two or more parts.

"a wall divides two houses; a stream divides the towns"

uniforms noun

/ˈjuːnɪfɔːms/ /ˈjunɪfɔɹms/

A distinctive outfit that serves to identify members of a group.

"The students wear blue uniforms to school every day. "

strongly adverb

/stɹɑŋli/ /stɹɒŋli/ /stɹɔŋli/

In a strong or powerful manner.

"In the third race, Renowned Blaze finished strongly to win, paying sixteen dollars."