Divisive
Divisive adjective - Dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion).
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Synonyms for Divisive
Refractory and divisive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refractory" instead an adjective "Divisive".
Refractory
Refractory adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Divisive and refractory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Divisive" instead an adjective "Refractory".
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Related pairs
- rigid and divisive
- rigid and refractory
- obstreperous and divisive
- obstreperous and refractory
- turbulent and divisive
- turbulent and refractory
- unmanageable and divisive
- unmanageable and refractory
- contumacious and divisive
- contumacious and refractory
- fractious and divisive
- fractious and refractory
- hostile and divisive
- hostile and refractory
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