politicise
/pəˈlɪtɪsaɪz/
verb
- To make something political or give it a political character, often in a way that is seen as unnecessary or divisive.
- Critics say the government is trying to politicise the disaster relief effort.
- The debate politicised a topic that was once purely scientific.
- We should not politicise the issue of public health.
- To cause someone to become interested or involved in politics.
- The protests politicised a generation of young people.
- Growing up in a politically active family politicised her at an early age.
- The war politicised many ordinary citizens who had never cared about government before.