politicize

politicize
/peuh lit"euh suyz'/, v., politicized, politicizing.
v.t.
1. to bring a political character or flavor to; make political: to politicize a private dispute.
v.i.
2. to engage in or discuss politics.
Also, esp. Brit., politicise.
[1750-60; POLITIC(AL) + -IZE]

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