politicize

American  

[puh-lit-uh-sahyz] / pəˈlɪt əˌsaɪz /

especially British, politicise

verb (used with object)

politicized, politicizing

1. to bring a political character or flavor to; make political.

   to politicize a private dispute.

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verb (used without object)

politicized, politicizing

1. to engage in or discuss politics.

politicize British  

/ pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz /

verb

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

2. (intr) to participate in political discussion or activity

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Other Word Forms

• depoliticization noun
• depoliticize verb (used with object)
• nonpoliticization noun
• politicization noun

Etymology

Origin of politicize

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

Example Sentences

Samuel Buell, a Duke University law school professor and former federal prosecutor, called the pressure on behalf of the Tates “another data point” in the White House politicizing law enforcement.

From Salon

Critics said the move was politicized and counterproductive and fear future program cuts.

From Los Angeles Times

The language of trauma and safety has migrated into everyday discourse, pathologizing discomfort and politicizing distress.

From The Wall Street Journal

UT San Antonio’s medical school proudly touts on its website its work to address “health equity” and “non-medical drivers of health,” a veiled reference to politicizing medical education.

From The Wall Street Journal

True, a politicized battery of United Nations organizations engineered a massive disinformation campaign, demonizing Israel as it waged a just war by just means.

From The Wall Street Journal