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divisive force

[dɪˈvɪsɪv fɔːrs]
nounpl: divisive forces
força divisiva
1. A person, idea, action, or element that causes disagreement, conflict, or separation within a group, community, or organization
Political polarization has become a divisive force in the nation.
A polarização política tornou-se uma força divisiva na nação.
2. Something that creates discord or undermines unity and cohesion
Social media misinformation acts as a divisive force in society.
A desinformação nas redes sociais atua como uma força divisiva na sociedade.
Synonyms
divisive elementsource of conflictfactor of discordpolarizing influencewedge issue
Antonyms
unifying forcecohesive elementbinding forcesource of unity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força divisiva
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
força divisiva
Standard usage in European Portuguese
São Paulo
força divisiva
Commonly used in political and social discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

a wedge between
split the group
divide and conquer
sow discord
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