radicalizar

Senses

1. 1.

   to radicalize

   to make or become more extreme in political, social, or religious views

2. 2.

   to intensify

   to make more intense or extreme (actions, positions, measures)

Examples

• "O discurso de ódio nas redes sociais pode radicalizar jovens vulneráveis."

  Hate speech on social media can radicalize vulnerable young people.

• "O governo decidiu radicalizar as medidas contra a corrupção."

  The government decided to intensify measures against corruption.

• "Ele se radicalizou após participar daquele grupo extremista."

  He became radicalized after joining that extremist group.

Usage

Common in political and social contexts. Often used reflexively (radicalizar-se) to mean "to become radicalized." Collocates with: posição (position), discurso (discourse), medidas (measures), movimento (movement).