polarizing

[poh-luh-rahy-zing] / ˈpoʊ ləˌraɪ zɪŋ /

VERB

divide

Synonyms

STRONGEST

part separate

STRONG

demarcate isolate partition sever

WEAK

abscind sequester split

Antonyms

STRONGEST

combine connect join repair

STRONG

merge mix unite

Example Sentences

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Booker has long been a visible and sometimes polarizing figure in national politics.

From Salon

Some posts cheered his death, while others disparaged or mocked some of Kirk’s more polarizing views.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This issue is one of the most polarizing issues nationally and it has split the Church,” he said, adding that it’s fair to question the way the statement is written.

From Los Angeles Times

Since the deal closed Aug. 7, David Ellison has moved to position the company slightly right of the political center, while also taking on polarizing issues.

From Los Angeles Times

A polarizing figure on the Los Angeles Police Commission will retain his seat despite having never received an approval vote from the City Council.

From Los Angeles Times