depolarise
Reduce electrical charge
To depolarise is to reduce or eliminate polarisation—whether electrical charge separation, political division, or light wave orientation.
In neuroscience, nerve cells depolarise when their electrical potential shifts, triggering signals.
In social contexts, efforts to depolarise aim to bridge opposing camps: The mediator worked to depolarise the debate.
British spelling of depolarize.
Nullify by opposing force
- defuseRender harmless
- mitigateMake less severe
- offsetCompensate by opposing force
- stabilizeMake firm or constant
equilibrate · counterbalance · dissipate · moderate · temper · soften · balance · calm
General group agreement
- solidarityUnity among allies
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
- unificationMerging into one entity
- integrationCombining into a whole
cohesion · convergence · bipartisanship · cooperation · collaboration · alliance · accord · partnership
Intervention to resolve conflict
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- bridge-buildingEstablishing connections between estranged parties
- rapprochementReestablishment of harmonious relations
- detenteRelaxation of strained relations
conciliation · peacebuilding · negotiation · compromise · understanding · olive-branch · arbitration · resolution
counteract
Nullify by opposing force
stabilize · equilibrate · counterbalance · dissipate · moderate · temper · soften · balance · calm · de-escalate
consensus
General group agreement
- solidarityUnity among allies
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
- unificationMerging into one entity
integration · cohesion · convergence · bipartisanship · cooperation · collaboration · alliance · accord · partnership · synthesis
mediation
Intervention to resolve conflict
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- bridge-buildingEstablishing connections between estranged parties
- rapprochementReestablishment of harmonious relations
detente · conciliation · peacebuilding · negotiation · compromise · understanding · olive-branch · arbitration · resolution · settlement
depolariserepolarise
Restore original charge separation
polarise · polarize · repolarize · charge up · recharge
depolarisepolarise
Split into opposing factions
divide · radicalise · inflame · entrench · antagonise