verb
- making or becoming more radical in political or social views; adopting extreme positions
Usage: present participle of radicalize
Examples
- The online forums were radicalizing young people with extreme ideologies.
- His experiences abroad were radicalizing his views on social justice.
- The government worried about groups radicalizing vulnerable individuals.
- She noticed the movement was radicalizing its members over time.
- The documentary explored how certain events are capable of radicalizing entire communities.
- Teachers were trained to recognize signs of students being radicalized by extremist content.