Definition of POLITICIZE

politicize

Verb

  • give a political character to
    • "politicize the discussion"
  • To engage in or discuss politics.
  • To give something political characteristics; to turn into a political issue.
  • To make someone politically active or aware.

Examples

  • My parents started politicizing the weather as soon as they opened their snowplow business.

Origin / Etymology

From politic + -ize.

Synonyms

politicise, politize

Antonyms

depoliticize

Scrabble Score: 23

politicize: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
politicize: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
politicize: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 26

politicize: valid Words With Friends Word