Balkanize

/ˌbɔlkəˈnaɪz/
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Other forms: Balkanized; Balkanizing; Balkanizes

Definitions of Balkanize
  1. verb
    divide a territory into small, hostile states
    synonyms: Balkanise
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    carve up, dissever, divide, divvy, separate, split, split up
    separate into parts or portions
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