divisive
adjective
di·vi·sive
də-ˈvī-siv 
also
-ˈvi-
or -ziv
: creating disunity or dissension
a divisive issue
divisive rhetoric
divisively
adverb
divisiveness
noun
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The move inevitably would be divisive, as Shapiro conceded, and would likely be cast as political.
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Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
Immigration remains one of the most divisive political issues and a key focus of President Donald Trump, who has implemented harsher border policies since his return to the White House in January.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Zabihullah Khan, a member and youth group coordinator of the Islamic Center of Temecula Valley, said that assembly is so important, especially in divisive times.
—Victoria Ivie, Orange County Register, 3 Mar. 2025
The divisive incitement to reify Europeans benefits only America’s rivals.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
Immigration remains one of the most divisive political issues and a key focus of President Donald Trump, who has implemented harsher border policies since his return to the White House in January.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Zabihullah Khan, a member and youth group coordinator of the Islamic Center of Temecula Valley, said that assembly is so important, especially in divisive times.
—Victoria Ivie, Orange County Register, 3 Mar. 2025
The divisive incitement to reify Europeans benefits only America’s rivals.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Divisive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divisive. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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