politicize

[ puh-lit-uh-sahyz ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, po·lit·i·cized, po·lit·i·ciz·ing.

to bring a political character or flavor to; make political:
to politicize a private dispute.

, po·lit·i·cized, po·lit·i·ciz·ing.

politicize

/ pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz /

po·liti·ci·zation noun
depo·liti·ci·zation noun
depo·liti·cize verb (used with object) depoliticized depoliticizing
nonpo·liti·ci·zation noun

First recorded in 1750–60; politic(al) + -ize

This is, of course, met by the pro-gun forces urging people not to politicize a tragedy.

The president himself has also accused Republicans of trying to politicize a national tragedy.

“Mitch made it very clear to me from the beginning that he does not politicize issues of national security,” Benton wrote.

And when the temptation to politicize or otherwise exploit the situation becomes irresistible, at least try to be subtle.

Democrats have countered that Republicans and Mitt Romney have attempted to politicize a national tragedy.

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