What does the cryptic crossword clue "Discordant den interrupted by short call (8)" mean?

The definition is "Discordant". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). VISI (synonym="VISI") in DIVE (synonym="DIVE") = DIVISIVE; definition: "Discordant" The answer is DIVISIVE.

Discordant den interrupted by short call (8)

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