radicalized
adjective/ˈrædɪkəˌlaɪzd/
Frequency rank: #16,183 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
having been converted to hold extreme political, social, or religious views, often in support of drastic action.
Example sentence
The documentary explored how ordinary people can become radicalized through exposure to extremist content online.
Synonyms & related words
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