1. to interpret or present something in terms of a particular ideology or set of beliefs
Usage: transitive or intransitive; often used critically to suggest bias or distortion
2. to adopt or promote a particular ideology
Usage: intransitive; less common than sense 1

Examples

• Critics argue that the textbook ideologizes history rather than presenting objective facts.
• The filmmaker was accused of ideologizing the narrative to support a particular political viewpoint.
• Some scholars ideologize scientific findings to fit their preexisting worldview.
• The committee decided not to ideologize the curriculum with partisan content.
• Media outlets sometimes ideologize news stories in ways that mislead the public.
• Teachers should strive to educate students rather than ideologize them.