Verb
become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation
cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions
cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
Source: WordNetI'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