divisiveness
noun/dɪˈvɪsɪvnəs/
Frequency rank: #19,382 most common English word
Meaning
the quality of causing disagreement or hostility between people in a group.
Example sentence
The politician's controversial speech only increased the divisiveness within the community.
Synonyms & related words
- discord
- conflict
- polarization
- disharmony
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