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divisive topic

[dɪˈvɪsɪv ˈtɑpɪk]
noun phrasepl: divisive topics
tema divisor de águas
1. A subject or issue that causes disagreement, conflict, or separation among people or groups
Immigration is a divisive topic in many countries.
Imigração é um tema divisor de águas em muitos países.
2. A matter that creates tension or polarization between different perspectives or communities
Religion and politics are often divisive topics at family dinners.
Religião e política são frequentemente temas divisores de águas nas refeições familiares.
Synonyms
contentious issuecontroversial subjectpolarizing mattertouchy subjecttema polêmicoassunto controvertidoquestão controversa
Antonyms
unifying topicconsensus issuecommon groundtema unificadorquestão consensual

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tema divisor de águas
Most common expression; literally 'watershed topic'
General Brazilian
assunto polêmico
Alternative, meaning 'controversial matter'
Portugal
tema polémico
Portuguese spelling of polemic; very common usage
Portugal
questão controversa
Formal alternative meaning 'controversial question'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a bone of contention
a hot potato
a can of worms
maçã da discórdia (apple of discord in Portuguese)
assunto que divide as águas
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