instrumentalize

[US]/ˌɪnstrəˈmentəlaɪz/
[UK]/ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəlaɪz/

Translation

v.to treat (someone or something) as a tool or means to achieve an end; to use for a particular purpose

Phrases & Collocations

instrumentalize people

instrumentalize emotions

instrumentalize faith

instrumentalize policy

instrumentalize culture

instrumentalize identity

instrumentalized for power

instrumentalizes public opinion

instrumentalize relationships

Example Sentences

the campaign tried to instrumentalize fear to mobilize undecided voters before election day.

she refused to instrumentalize her friendships for career advancement.

the company instrumentalized customer feedback to justify cutting support staff.

they instrumentalized the tragedy as a talking point in their media strategy.

he warned that leaders often instrumentalize religion to consolidate power.

the article accuses the minister of instrumentalizing national security for political gain.

activists said the brand instrumentalized diversity for marketing while ignoring workplace inequities.

the manager instrumentalized performance metrics to pressure the team into unpaid overtime.

some commentators argue that the proposal instrumentalizes education as a tool for economic growth only.

the defense tried to instrumentalize his medical records to discredit the witness.

critics say the policy instrumentalizes migrants as cheap labor while denying them rights.

she feared the publisher would instrumentalize her story to boost sales rather than seek justice.

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