verb
- to make or become more radical in political or social views
Usage: third person singular present tense
Examples
- The professor’s harsh treatment radicalizes some students against the administration.
- Social media often radicalizes people by exposing them to extreme viewpoints.
- Economic inequality radicalizes communities that feel left behind.
- The government’s oppressive policies radicalize the opposition movement.
- Online echo chambers can radicalize individuals over time.
- War often radicalizes entire populations against their enemies.