divisive
adjective/dɪˈvaɪsɪv/
Frequency rank: #9,145 most common English word
Meaning
causing strong disagreement or separation among people.
Example sentence
The politician's speech was so divisive that it split the community into two angry groups.
Synonyms & related words
- controversial
- polarizing
- contentious
- inflammatory
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