What is another word for politicize?
Pronunciation: [pəlˈɪtɪsˌa͡ɪz] (IPA) 
Synonyms for "politicize" include "partisan," "politicalize," "militarize," "ideologize," and "polarize." The term politicize refers to the act of involving politics in a situation that was previously free from such influence. It often implies an attempt to sway public opinion or action based on personal or political agendas. Similarly, the term partisan refers to being biased towards a particular political party or side. Politicalize, on the other hand, refers to making a subject more political than it needs to be. Militarize implies the application of military strategies to governing principles. Meanwhile, ideologize refers to the imposition of an ideology on a topic or situation, while polarize implies dividing people into opposing groups.
