radicalised meaning
radicalize To radicalize someone is to shift a person or group's opinions toward either end of the political spectrum. The word comes up a lot during times of political upheaval or revolution when peopleâs opinions stray far from the mainstream. To radicalize people is to cause a shift in their beliefs that make them want to take action for social reform. Once theyâre radicalized, they'll want big political or social changes and work to make them happen.