1. making something political in nature or giving it political significance
Usage: British spelling; present participle of politicise

Examples

• The opposition accused the government of politicising the healthcare crisis.
• She was criticized for politicising what should have been a neutral scientific discussion.
• The media was accused of politicising the natural disaster response.
• Teachers worried about politicising classroom discussions on current events.
• The charity avoided politicising their humanitarian mission.
• Critics argued that politicising the issue would undermine public trust.