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Definition of "radicalise" [radicalise]

  • Alternative spelling of radicalize. (verb)

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Use "radicalise" in a sentence
  • "The evidence from the field study is that young men become Taliban combatants for a mix of reasons (religious sentiment may be one) but their peers then 'radicalise' them into presenting their cause only in terms of jihad and only with reference to Islam."
  • "That would be akin to Churchill having warned we shouldn't bomb Hitler's Germany as such an action might "radicalise" Japan, Spain and Italy and strengthen the S.S. It really is a huge mistake to even consider passive acceptance of terrorists on the grounds those who might sympathise with their cause may join ranks."
  • "Their aim is to spark clashes with the police that would 'radicalise' the Muslim community in the hope that they could then be recruited to Marxist revolutionary organisations such as the Socialist Workers Party and Respect."