Divisive and Rival

Divisive

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

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

Nearby Words: divide, division, divided, divisional

Rival

Rival noun - One that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value.

Divisive and rival are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Divisive" instead an adjective "Rival".

Nearby Words: rivalry, rivaled, rivaling, rivalled
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