polarise

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de provoquer une division nette des personnes ou des opinions en deux groupes ou extrêmes opposés.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing people or opinions to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or extremes.

1. Cause to vibrate in a definite patternB2formalscientific

   To restrict the vibrations of a wave, especially light, to a specific direction or plane.

   polariser

   • The filter polarises the light, reducing glare.
   • Scientists polarise laser beams for precise experiments.
   • The material polarises electromagnetic waves in a specific orientation.

2. Cause to concentrate about two conflicting positionsB2formalpolitical

   To cause people or opinions to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or viewpoints.

   polariser (sens politique/social)

   • The debate polarised the community into two opposing camps.
   • The new policy polarised voters along party lines.
   • Social media often polarises public opinion on controversial issues.

   Synonymesbifurcatecleavedividepartitionseparatesplit

   Antonymesharmonizereconcileunite

3. Become polarized in a conflictB2formalpolitical

   To become divided into opposing groups or extremes in a conflict or contrasting situation.

   se polariser

   • The political climate polarised further after the election.
   • The discussion polarised as each side refused to compromise.
   • The issue polarised the board members, leading to a stalemate.

   Synonymesdivergedivideseparatesplit

   Antonymesreconcileunite