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polarizar
[po.la.ri.zar]
verb
to polarize
1.
to cause to become polarized; to divide into two opposing groups or viewpoints
The controversial policy polarized the nation into two camps.
A política controversa polarizou a nação em dois grupos.
2.
(Physics) to restrict the vibrations of electromagnetic waves to a single plane
Polarizing filters polarize light waves.
Filtros polarizadores polarizam ondas de luz.
3.
to concentrate or focus attention or interest on something
The scandal polarized public attention on the issue.
O escândalo polarizou a atenção pública na questão.
Synonyms
dividir
clivar
fragmentar
separar
concentrar
Antonyms
unificar
integrar
homogeneizar
agrupar
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
polarizar
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
polarizar
Standard usage, commonly used in political and scientific discourse
Related Idioms & Phrases
polarizar a opinião pública
polarizar posições
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