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Politicize

usgb/pəˈlɪtɪsaɪz/Volume
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Avoiding Neutrality

Use 'politicize' when issues transition from being unbiased to being associated with political opinions.

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The charity's efforts were politicized, obscuring its initial goals.
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Potential Negativity

'Politicize' often implies adding unnecessary political views to a subject, sometimes creating division.

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Why politicize sports events? They're supposed to unite us.
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Used in Critique

'Politicize' can be used to criticize the act of bringing politics into a non-political area.

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Several actors criticized the move to politicize the awards ceremony.
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