What is another word for schismatical?

Pronunciation: [skɪsmˈatɪkə͡l] (IPA)

Schismatical is an adjective that means promoting division or conflict within a group, especially in matters of religion. There are several synonyms for the word that can be used in its place to convey a similar meaning. These include disruptive, divisive, rebellious, contentious, discordant, controversial, and sectarian. Each of these words captures the essence of schismatical, highlighting the notion of causing disunity and polarization within a group. Choosing the right synonym will depend on the context in which the word is being used and the desired effect on the reader or listener. Regardless of which word is used, the meaning remains the same, promoting division and conflict within a group.

What are the hypernyms for Schismatical?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Schismatical

The man proved to be an excellent guide, and being eager to bring them to the magistrate of that town, where they could be more effectually checked in their schismatical object, he was very useful in shouldering the carriage when they came to a stand in the miserable roads.
"Memoir and Diary of John Yeardley, Minister of the Gospel"
John Yeardley
The rash or, perhaps, treacherous share taken by a few Irish chieftains, in the schismatical and heretical as well as unpatriotic decrees of the Parliament of 1541, and in the subsequent ones of 1549, could compromise the Irish nation in nowise, inasmuch as the people, being still even in legal enjoyment of their own government, their chieftains possessed no authority to decide on such questions without the full concurrence of their clans, and these had already pronounced, clearly enough and unmistakably, on the return of their lords from their title-hunting expedition in England.
"Irish Race in the Past and the Present"
Aug. J. Thebaud
This is an old rogue, a schismatical knave, a hypocritical villain.
"The History of England from the Accession of James II. Volume 1 (of 5)"
Thomas Babington Macaulay

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