Anti-vaxxing

noun
opposition to vaccination
The west is confronting an anti-vaxxing movement that is spreading virally, in
every sense of the word.

polarize
[ poh-luh-rahyz ]

verb

to divide into sharply opposing factions, political groups, etc.:

The controversy has polarized voters into pro-abortion and antiabortion groups.

pontificate
[pon-tif-i-keyt ]
Verb
express one's opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic.

He was pontificating about art and history.

Pompous (adj)- affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important.

Dogmatic (adj)- inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.

pundit
[ puhn-dit ]

Noun

an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions

about it to the public.
During that short period, he heard the pundit explaining the nature of God.

equate
[ ih-kweyt ]

Verb

to regard, treat, or represent as equivalent:

We cannot equate the possession of wealth with goodness.

condescending
[ kon-duh-sen-ding ]

adjective

having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority.

She thought the teachers were arrogant and condescending.

bolster
[ bohl-ster ]
verb

support or strengthen; prop up.

The fall in interest rates is starting to bolster confidence.