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fac·tious  audio  (fkshs) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:
  1. Of, relating to, produced by, or characterized by internal dissension.
  2. Given to or promoting internal dissension. See Synonyms at insubordinate.


OTHER FORMS:
factious·ly(Adverb), factious·ness(Noun)


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