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POLARIZING Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word polarizing. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word polarizing. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for POLARIZING

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alienating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• causing hostility or loss of friendliness

clashing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• sharply and harshly discordant

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

divisive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)

fractious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• stubbornly resistant to authority or control

• easily irritated or annoyed

• unpredictably difficult in operation; likely to be troublesome

incendiary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• involving deliberate burning of property

noun

• a criminal who illegally sets fire to property

• a bomb that is designed to start fires; is most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel)

adjective satellite

• arousing to action or rebellion

• capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily

maddening
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• extremely annoying or displeasing

splitting
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree

polarise
verbv
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

Best Hypernyms For POLARIZING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for polarizing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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divide part separate alter change contentious controversial disputable disunite divisive modify debated

Alternatives for ALIENATING

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