The Opposite(Antonym) of “depoliticize”
The antonym of depoliticize is politicize, partisanize, and contaminate. The antonyms politicize, partisanize, and contaminate convey a negative connotation and imply the introduction of political bias or manipulation.
Explore all Antonyms of “depoliticize”
Definitions and Examples of politicize, partisanize, contaminate
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To make something political, especially an issue that was previously neutral or non-political.
Example
The media should not politicize the pandemic and instead focus on providing accurate information.
To make something biased towards a particular political party or group.
Example
The government's decision to appoint only members of their own party to key positions will partisanize the administration.
To make something impure or polluted by adding harmful or unwanted substances.
Example
The oil spill will contaminate the ocean and harm marine life.
Key Differences: politicize vs partisanize vs contaminate
- 1Politicize refers to making something political, while partisanize implies making it biased towards a particular political party or group.
- 2Contaminate refers to making something impure or polluted by adding harmful or unwanted substances.
Effective Usage of politicize, partisanize, contaminate
- 1Use depoliticize to emphasize the need to keep certain issues neutral and free from political bias.
- 2Use politicize and partisanize to criticize the introduction of political bias or manipulation in a particular issue or situation.
- 3Use contaminate to describe the introduction of harmful or unwanted substances into something that was previously pure or clean.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Politicize refers to making something political, partisanize implies making it biased towards a particular political party or group, and contaminate refers to making something impure or polluted. Use these words to emphasize the need to keep certain issues neutral and free from political bias, criticize the introduction of political bias or manipulation, and describe the introduction of harmful or unwanted substances.
