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divide vs polarize

polarize vs divide

divide is a noun but polarize is not a noun.

divide and polarize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
divide Yes No Yes No
polarize No No Yes No
As verbs, polarize is a hyponym of divide; that is, polarize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than divide:
  • divide: move or break apart
  • polarize: become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation
Other hyponyms of divide include subdivide, polarise, break up, calve, break away, break off, chip, chip off, come off, disjoin, disjoint, come away, come off, detach, segregate, segment, reduce, section, segment, partition, partition off, discerp, dismember, take apart, gerrymander.
As verbs, polarize is a hyponym of divide; that is, polarize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than divide:
  • divide: force, take, or pull apart
  • polarize: cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions
Other hyponyms of divide include compartmentalise, compartmentalize, cut up, polarise, isolate, keep apart, sequester, sequestrate, set apart, disjoin, disjoint, disarticulate, disjoint, disconnect, bore, drill, cut, tear, joint, gin, break, break up, sever, bust, rupture, snap, tear.
divide (noun) polarize (noun)
a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)
divide (verb) polarize (verb)
perform a division become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation
move or break apart cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions
force, take, or pull apart cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
make a division or separation
separate into parts or portions
act as a barrier between; stand between
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