politicize

[ puh-lit-uh-sahyz ]

/ pəˈlɪt əˌsaɪz /

verb (used with object), po·lit·i·cized, po·lit·i·ciz·ing.

to bring a political character or flavor to; make political: to politicize a private dispute.

verb (used without object), po·lit·i·cized, po·lit·i·ciz·ing.

to engage in or discuss politics.

Also especially British, po·lit·i·cise .

Origin of politicize

First recorded in 1750–60; politic(al) + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM politicize

po·lit·i·ci·za·tion, nounde·po·lit·i·ci·za·tion, nounde·po·lit·i·cize, verb (used with object), de·po·lit·i·cized, de·po·lit·i·ciz·ing.non·po·lit·i·ci·za·tion, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH politicize

politicize , politick

Words nearby politicize

political question, political refugee, political science, political system, politician, politicize, politick, politicking, politico, politics, Politics makes strange bedfellows

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Example sentences from the Web for politicize

This is, of course, met by the pro-gun forces urging people not to politicize a tragedy.
It’s Time to Think Big or Shut Up on Gun Control|Dean Obeidallah|June 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The president himself has also accused Republicans of trying to politicize a national tragedy.
CIA Contractor Testimony Could Undermine Obama on Benghazi|Eli Lake|November 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“Mitch made it very clear to me from the beginning that he does not politicize issues of national security,” Benton wrote.
Opponents in Kentucky Make Mitch McConnell Useless in the Senate|Patricia Murphy|September 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
And when the temptation to politicize or otherwise exploit the situation becomes irresistible, at least try to be subtle.
Which Politician Best Navigated Hurricane Sandy’s Surge?|Michelle Cottle|October 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Democrats have countered that Republicans and Mitt Romney have attempted to politicize a national tragedy.
Benghazi Suspect Held in Tunisia|Eli Lake|October 23, 2012|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for politicize

politicize

politicise

/ (pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz) /

verb

(tr) to render political in tone, interest, or awareness

(intr) to participate in political discussion or activity

Derived forms of politicize

politicization or politicisation, noun

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单词	politicize
释义	politicize [ puh-lit-uh-sahyz ] / pəˈlɪt əˌsaɪz / verb (used with object), po·lit·i·cized, po·lit·i·ciz·ing. to bring a political character or flavor to; make political: to politicize a private dispute. verb (used without object), po·lit·i·cized, po·lit·i·ciz·ing. to engage in or discuss politics. Also especially British, po·lit·i·cise . Origin of politicize First recorded in 1750–60; politic(al) + -ize OTHER WORDS FROM politicize po·lit·i·ci·za·tion, nounde·po·lit·i·ci·za·tion, nounde·po·lit·i·cize, verb (used with object), de·po·lit·i·cized, de·po·lit·i·ciz·ing.non·po·lit·i·ci·za·tion, noun WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH politicize politicize , politick Words nearby politicize political question, political refugee, political science, political system, politician, politicize, politick, politicking, politico, politics, Politics makes strange bedfellows Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for politicize This is, of course, met by the pro-gun forces urging people not to politicize a tragedy. It’s Time to Think Big or Shut Up on Gun Control\|Dean Obeidallah\|June 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The president himself has also accused Republicans of trying to politicize a national tragedy. CIA Contractor Testimony Could Undermine Obama on Benghazi\|Eli Lake\|November 6, 2013\|DAILY BEAST “Mitch made it very clear to me from the beginning that he does not politicize issues of national security,” Benton wrote. Opponents in Kentucky Make Mitch McConnell Useless in the Senate\|Patricia Murphy\|September 13, 2013\|DAILY BEAST And when the temptation to politicize or otherwise exploit the situation becomes irresistible, at least try to be subtle. Which Politician Best Navigated Hurricane Sandy’s Surge?\|Michelle Cottle\|October 31, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Democrats have countered that Republicans and Mitt Romney have attempted to politicize a national tragedy. Benghazi Suspect Held in Tunisia\|Eli Lake\|October 23, 2012\|DAILY BEAST British Dictionary definitions for politicize politicize politicise / (pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz) / verb (tr) to render political in tone, interest, or awareness (intr) to participate in political discussion or activity Derived forms of politicize politicization or politicisation, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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