radicalized
adjective/ˈrædɪkəˌlaɪzd/
Frequency rank: #16,183 most common English word
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.
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