1. to make something political or give it a political character
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘politicize’

Examples

• The candidate politicizes every issue during the campaign.
• She politicizes environmental concerns to gain voter support.
• The media often politicizes natural disasters.
• He politicizes workplace discussions about healthcare.
• The organization politicizes educational reform debates.
• The mayor politicizes local budget decisions.