verb
- making or becoming conservative in political, social, or ideological outlook; shifting toward more conservative positions or policies
Usage: present participle of conservatize; often used in political discourse
Examples
- The party has been conservatizing its platform over the past decade.
- Critics argue that the media is conservatizing public opinion on environmental issues.
- The younger generation is conservatizing on fiscal matters compared to their parents.
- Some analysts see the court's recent decisions as conservatizing the interpretation of constitutional law.
- The organization's leadership is conservatizing its stance on social programs.