Use of such divisive language tends to polarize the public.
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Polarize
/ˈpəʊ.lə.ɹaɪz/
Synonyms for "polarize" (43 found)
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6 entriescircular polarizationelliptical polarizationgroup polarizationideological polarizationlinear polarizationpolitical polarization
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6 entriespolarization of public opinionpolarize debatespolarize opinionspolarize voterspolarized sunglassespolarizing filter
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6 total sentences available.
The strong sentiments the candidate voiced only served to polarize his constituency.
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We should avoid anything that will further polarize people's opinions.
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The result is an eye-opening documentary about the political and cultural divides that still polarize Americans today.
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