divisive

/dɪvˈaɪsɪv/adjective3 syllables

Divisive means: dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion).

Synonyms for divisive3

adjective, as in dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)

dissentious, factious, discordant

What does divisive mean?1

adjective

1

dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with divisive?1

three syllables

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Divisive in a sentence

Use of such divisive language tends to polarize the public.Jesse
Race remains a potent and often divisive force in our society.Hybrid
It was never my intent to be divisive or polarizing.rul
Divisive rhetoric fuels the animosity we see everywhere.Nuel
The president glossed over these divisive issues.Luornu
The war in Ukraine has been a divisive debate in Europe.Amastan
Candy corn is a divisive treat.ddnktr
Unity is the antidote to divisive actions.Nuel

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