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divisive

adjective as in dissenting

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To some he is a divisive figure, to others worse.

From BBC

Adams warned that "insidious forces" were pushing "divisive agendas" in city politics.

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Labour is facing a "hell of a fight" against the "divisive nationalism" of Plaid Cymru and Reform, Wales' first minister has told the party's Autumn conference.

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The Democratic consultant class is rushing to denounce her as “divisive,” “embarrassing” and “a sore loser.”

From Salon

The album has received mostly strong reviews, but it’s been somewhat divisive all the same, facing more criticism than any other Big Thief album before.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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