BALKANIZING Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word balkanizing. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BALKANIZING
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| partitioning | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an analysis into mutually exclusive categories • the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart | ||||||||
| splintering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of chipping something | ||||||||
| dissecting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • cut open or cut apart • make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features | ||||||||
| dividing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility) • a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems verb • separate into parts or portions • perform a division • act as a barrier between; stand between • move or break apart • make a division or separation • force, take, or pull apart | ||||||||
| fragmenting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a piece broken off or cut off of something else • a broken piece of a brittle artifact • an incomplete piece verb • break or cause to break into pieces | ||||||||
| segregating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • someone who is or has been segregated verb • separate by race or religion; practice a policy of racial segregation • divide from the main body or mass and collect • separate or isolate (one thing) from another and place in a group apart from others | ||||||||
| separating | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
adjective • independent; not united or joint noun • a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication • a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments adjective satellite • standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything • separated according to race, sex, class, or religion • have the connection undone; having become separate verb • act as a barrier between; stand between • force, take, or pull apart • mark as different • separate into parts or portions • divide into components or constituents • arrange or order by classes or categories • make a division or separation • discontinue an association or relation; go different ways • go one's own way; move apart • become separated into pieces or fragments • treat differently on the basis of sex or race • move or break apart • divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork | ||||||||
| compartmentalizing | verbv | |||||||
verb • separate into isolated compartments or categories | ||||||||
