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Common collocations with divisive in American Collocation

divisive adjective

US /dɪˈvaɪsɪv/

very

bitterly
deeply
extremely
highly
very

Immigration on this scale is highly divisive.

possibly

potentially

Teachers complain that the scheme is potentially divisive.

relating to social class

socially

Schools are more socially divisive than ever.

relating to politics

politically

Any kind of politically divisive discussion was forbidden.

subject for discussion

argument
debate
issue

Even on this extremely divisive issue, we respect each other’s views.

political action or system

campaign
measure
policy
politics
system
tactics

Their divisive policies are destroying communities.

effect

effect
influence

Their actions are likely to have a deeply divisive effect.

quality

nature

They commented on the divisive nature of the country’s education system.