'Polarize' definitions:

Definition of 'polarize'

(from WordNet)
verb
Cause to vibrate in a definite pattern; "polarize light waves" [syn: polarize, polarise]
verb
Cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions [syn: polarize, polarise]
verb
Become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation [syn: polarize, polarise]

Definition of 'Polarize'

From: GCIDE
  • Polarize \Po"lar*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Polarized; p. pr. & vb. n. Polarizing.] [Cf. F. polariser.] To communicate polarity to. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'polarize'

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