factionalize

especially British, fac·tion·al·ise

[fak-shuh-nl-ahyz]

verb (used with or without object)

factionalized, factionalizing 

1. to split or divide into factions.

Example Sentences

As such, it is also a symbol of either equality under the law or the abuse of it — the ultimate memento of a norm-shattering presidency and this social media-obsessed, factionalized age.

From Seattle Times

A lot of people bet that the Republican from Bakersfield would be unable to keep his factionalized majority in line.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, at home he has always faced stiff headwinds, especially within his factionalized political party.

From New York Times

From the start, however, the collective was factionalized by editorial choices that some deemed too radical.

From Los Angeles Times

It was a rare example of bipartisanship in an otherwise factionalized Parliament.

From New York Times