divisive
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di·vi·sive

adjective \də-ˈvī-siv also -ˈvi- or -ziv\

Definition of DIVISIVE

: creating disunity or dissension <a divisive issue>
di·vi·sive·ly adverb
di·vi·sive·ness noun

First Known Use of DIVISIVE

1642

Rhymes with DIVISIVE

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