Divisive and Partisan

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Divisive adjective - Dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion).

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Partisan and divisive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Partisan" instead an adjective "Divisive".

Nearby Words: divide, division, divided, divisional

Partisan adjective - Inclined to favor one side over another.

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Divisive and partisan are semantically related. You can use "Divisive" instead an adjective "Partisan".

Nearby Word: partisanship

This makes the Senate less partisan, less divisive, and more capable of passing important legislation.

Source: Useful Notes / American Political System

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