polarise

Other forms: polarised; polarising; polarises

Definitions of polarise
  1. verb
    cause to divide into conflicting or contrasting positions
    synonyms: polarize
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    type of:
    disunite, divide, part, separate
    force, take, or pull apart
  2. verb
    become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation
    synonyms: polarize
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    type of:
    divide, part, separate
    come apart
  3. verb
    cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
    synonyms: polarize
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    type of:
    alter, change, modify
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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