Balkanize /ˈbɔːl.kə.naɪz/ verb1 •To break up into small, mutually-hostile units, especially on a political basis.The Pentagon and the CIA were being Balkanized, partially dismantled, and a Congressional investigation had focused on Screaming Fist. — 1984 formsBalkanized · Balkanizing · balkanizing · Balkanizes · balkanizes