The teacher used empowering methods to help students believe in themselves.

Volunteering can be an empowering experience for young people.

The punishment seemed disproportionate to the offense.

There is a disproportionate amount of wealth in the hands of a few.

The stakes are high in this election.

With millions of dollars at stake, the team worked carefully.

The school has a rigid dress code.

His views on tradition are quite rigid.

The issue has become highly polarized in recent years.

Social media can sometimes lead to a polarized public.