politicize
verb
po·lit·i·cize
pə-ˈli-tə-ˌsīz 
politicized; politicizing
: to give a political tone or character to
an attempt to politicize the civil service
Examples of politicize in a Sentence
They have politicized the budget process.
Recent Examples on the Web
The real trouble started in the sixties, when Mishima not only took up a political cause but also politicized his literary work.
—
Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Some Democrats have accused Trump of politicizing the attacks.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025
Wear a face mask when and where the risk is higher such as crowded public indoor locations: Sure, some political and business leaders have managed to politicize the heck out of face masks.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Experts say that the deal has been politicized and that its failure could inadvertently help China, which produces more than half of the world’s steel, maintain its dominance of the global market.
—Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for politicize 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Some Democrats have accused Trump of politicizing the attacks.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025
Wear a face mask when and where the risk is higher such as crowded public indoor locations: Sure, some political and business leaders have managed to politicize the heck out of face masks.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Experts say that the deal has been politicized and that its failure could inadvertently help China, which produces more than half of the world’s steel, maintain its dominance of the global market.
—Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for politicize
Dictionary Entries Near politicize
Cite this Entry
“Politicize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/politicize. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share