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radicalizing

/ˈrædɪkəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈrædəkəˌlaɪzɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To make radical.

Examples :

"Listening to extreme political podcasts was radicalizing him, causing him to adopt increasingly extreme views. "
politics society government attitude

Related Words

Illustration reading

reading verb

/ˈɹidiŋ/

To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.

"Have you read this book?"

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radical noun

/ˈɹædɪkəl/

(historical: 19th-century Britain) A member of the most progressive wing of the Liberal Party; someone favouring social reform (but generally stopping short of socialism).

"The radical proposed a new school policy to improve student access to resources. "

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podcasts noun

/ˈpɒdkæsts/ /ˈpɑːdkæsts/

An audio programme produced on a regular basis, delivered over the Internet in a compressed digital format and designed for playback on computers or portable digital audio players, such as the iPod.

"My sister listens to educational podcasts on her way to work every morning. "

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viewpoints noun

/ˈvjuːpɔɪnts/

The position from which something is observed or considered; an angle, outlook or point of view.

"The students discussed the story from different viewpoints, considering how each character felt. "

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extreme noun

/ɛkˈstɹiːm/ /ɪkˈstɹim/

The greatest or utmost point, degree or condition.

"The extreme of the workday was the three-hour meeting. "

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listening verb

/ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/

To pay attention to a sound or speech.

"Please listen carefully as I explain.  I like to listen to music."

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become verb

/bəˈkʊm/ /bəˈkʌm/ /biˈkʌm/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The students will become at the school library at 9:00 AM. "

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increasingly adverb

/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/ /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

Increasing in amount or intensity

"The dog's barking became increasingly louder throughout the night. "

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spending noun

/ˈspɛndɪŋ/

Present participle of spend, expenditure.

"The government's spending on education increased this year. "

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political noun

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

A political agent or officer.

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "

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stance noun

/stæns/

The manner, pose, or posture in which one stands.

"The fencer’s stance showed he was ready to begin."

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causing verb

/ˈkɔzɪŋ/ /ˈkɑzɪŋ/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."