politicize

/pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz/
verb
  1. To make something political or to give a political character to an issue that was not originally political.
    • Some critics say the media tends to politicize natural disasters by blaming the government.
    • The charity tries not to politicize its work so it can help people from all backgrounds.
    • Teachers warned that the school board meeting might politicize the curriculum debate.
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