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divisive

[dih-vahy-siv, -vis-iv] / dɪˈvaɪ sɪv, -ˈvɪs ɪv /
ADJECTIVE
dissenting
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"From conflicts to economic crises to climate change and aid cuts, we live in difficult, dangerous and divisive times."

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

"When people in positions of influence use divisive and inflammatory language, it gives others permission to behave in the same way."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

They’ve painted the mayor as divisive, and a governing lightweight.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The man’s duality was evident by the fact that he truly was the ugly, divisive character that spawned the nickname “Tricky Dick.”

From Salon • May 14, 2026

This soon became the most divisive issue of all.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston




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