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divisive
adjective di·vi·sive \də-ˈvī-siv also -ˈvi- or -ziv\
: causing a lot of disagreement between people and causing them to separate into different groups
Full Definition of DIVISIVE
: creating disunity or dissension <a divisive issue>
— di·vi·sive·ly adverb
— di·vi·sive·ness noun
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