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DIVISIVE Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word divisive. (exact relations)
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argumentation
nounn
noun

• a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

• a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning

argumentative
adjectiveadj
adjective

• given to or characterized by argument

conflicting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in disagreement

• on bad terms

contentious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

• involving or likely to cause controversy

controversial
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by or capable of arousing controversy

fractious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• stubbornly resistant to authority or control

• easily irritated or annoyed

• unpredictably difficult in operation; likely to be troublesome

polemical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of or involving dispute or controversy

quarrelsome
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• given to quarreling

schismatic
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of or relating to or involved in or characteristic of schism

polarizing
adjectiveadj
verb

• cause to vibrate in a definite pattern

• cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions

• become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation

dissentious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)

factious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)

Alternatives for ARGUMENTATION

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