POLARIZED Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word polarized. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for POLARIZED
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| contradictory | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time adjective satellite • of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false • that confounds or contradicts or confuses • in disagreement • unable for both to exist or be true at the same time | ||||||||
| contrasting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • strikingly different; tending to contrast | ||||||||
| detached | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • used of buildings; standing apart from others adjective satellite • showing lack of emotional involvement • being or feeling set or kept apart from others • no longer connected or joined • lacking affection or warm feeling • not fixed in position | ||||||||
| distinct | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined adjective satellite • (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality • constituting a separate entity or part • recognizable; marked • clearly or sharply defined to the mind | ||||||||
| divided | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • separated into parts or pieces adjective satellite • having a median strip or island between lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions • distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose | ||||||||
| isolated | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not close together in time • being or feeling set or kept apart from others • marked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements • cut off or left behind • under forced isolation especially for health reasons • remote and separate physically or socially | ||||||||
| opposed | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • being in opposition or having an opponent | ||||||||
| opposing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • characterized by active hostility | ||||||||
| segregated | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • separated or isolated from others or a main group | ||||||||
| separated | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • being or feeling set or kept apart from others • spaced apart • separated at the joint • no longer connected or joined | ||||||||
| split | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back) • an old Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea • a bottle containing half the usual amount • a promised or claimed share of loot or money • a lengthwise crack in wood • an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart • a dessert of sliced fruit and ice cream covered with whipped cream and cherries and nuts • (tenpin bowling) a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl • an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity • the act of rending or ripping or splitting something • division of a group into opposing factions adjective satellite • having been divided; having the unity destroyed • (especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain verb • separate into parts or portions • separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument • discontinue an association or relation; go different ways • go one's own way; move apart • come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure | ||||||||
| conflicted | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) • opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests • an incompatibility of dates or events • opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot) • a disagreement or argument about something important verb • be in conflict • go against, as of rules and laws | ||||||||
| polarise | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to vibrate in a definite pattern • cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions • become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation | ||||||||
