Divisive

Quick meaning: Divisive is an adjective meaning Having a quality that divides or separates.

Meaning

Having a quality that divides or separates.

Example Sentences

Rather than fostering unity, he becomes divisive.

[W]hat a change has introduced itself everywhere into human affairs! [...] all is grown acrid, divisive, threatening dissolution; [...]

Synonyms for divisive

Depending on context, synonyms include disunifying, polarizing, discordant, factious, dissentious.

Antonyms for divisive

Common opposites include combinative, agglomerative, unifying.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include factious, dissentious, discordant, split, dividing, divisional.

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