Definition of "divisive" []

• Creating dissension or discord. (adjective)

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• "Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., who is a co-chairman of the Obama campaign, issued a statement saying, "I'm deeply outraged and disappointed in the reckless statements," which he calls divisive and demeaning, and says, "They contradict his inspiring and courageous career.""
• "And Senator Obama blasting his former pastor for making what he called divisive and destructive remarks about race and politics."
• "LEMON: Obama says he rejects what he calls divisive and distorted remarks by his former pastor, the Reverend Jeremiah Wright."