Polarize

v. t.

1.

To communicate polarity to. [imp. & p. p. Polarized ; p. pr. & vb. n. Polarizing .]

Verb	1.	polarize - cause to vibrate in a definite pattern; "polarize light waves" Synonyms: polarise
	2.	polarize - cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions Synonyms: polarise
	3.	polarize - become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation Synonyms: polarise

bump heads, confront, contend, contrapose, contraposit, contrast, counteract, face, front, lie opposite, match, meet head-on, oppose, pose against, put in opposition, set over against, stand opposed, stand opposite, subtend