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polarise

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Meaning

become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation

cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions

cause to vibrate in a definite pattern

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I've always known that I polarise opinion. Some people respond with enthusiasm and affection. In others, I awaken a lot of hostility. Bob Monkhouse

The films that I do tend to polarise people's views. Alan Parker

polarize light waves Source: Internet

Cameroon’s Paul Biya and his family continue to polarise the public by sporting elite luxury fashion brands at public appearances. Source: Internet

Local grievances In the summer of 1642 these national troubles helped to polarise opinion, ending indecision about which side to support or what action to take. Source: Internet

Ruggles 2005:115-117 When debates polarise between techniques, the methods are often referred to by a colour code, based on the colours of the bindings of the two volumes from the first Oxford Conference, where the approaches were first distinguished. Source: Internet

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