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problematize

Verb CEFR C1
ˈpɹɒbləmətaɪz

Definitions

  1. To make something into a problem.
    transitive
  2. To consider something as if it were a problem.
    transitive
  3. To propose problems.
    intransitive

Equivalents

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Examples

“"If the mob are involved in building a casino," Tina says, "offing some guy who's problematizing their plans is nothing to them. […]”
“Dr Allen said it could affect⟳ social cohesion and potentially drive⟳ harmful rhetoric around migration when Australia's population change⟳ was problematised.”
“Hear⟳ him problematize.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

problematized problematizes problematizing problemise problemised problemises

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