Definitions

divisiveness

[dih-vahy-siv-nis] / dɪˈvaɪ sɪv nɪs /

NOUN

disagreement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animosity antagonism argument bickering clash conflict controversy debate difference discord dissent disunity division feud fight friction hostility misunderstanding opposition spat split squabble strife tension wrangle

STRONG

altercation atmospherics breach break contention contest cross-purposes dissidence disunion hassle rupture variance vendetta words

WEAK

clashing falling out ill feeling ill will jarring

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement concord concurrence friendship harmony juncture peace understanding

WEAK

acquiescence likeness sameness similarity

NOUN

faction

Synonyms

STRONG

disagreement discord disharmony dissension disunity division friction quarrelsomeness rebellion sedition tumult turbulence

WEAK

infighting

Antonyms

STRONG

accord agreement calm calmness harmony peace

WEAK

conformity entirety total unity whole

Example Sentences

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Divisiveness on religious or racial grounds is a portentous menace to American democracy.

From The Grey Book by Snoek, Johan Martinus