dissension
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7.5
- noun
- /dɪˈsɛnʃən/
:
discordia
- The constant dissension among the committee members made it difficult to reach a consensus.
- internal dissension
- cause dissension
- sow dissension
And so it's to create internal dissension.
- And so it's to create internal dissension.
- Then my perspective, that's lucky for Israel that they have that, that they have some debate, some dissension.
- Hatred, discord, jealousy, fits, rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy.
- This country was broken up and, and tremendous dissension and Barack Obama started it.
- You're going to break down away from fights and dissension.
Examples
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Stoicism proved an attractive philosophy in the 1550s as dissension between religious, social, and political groups grew more intense.
Academic text (2011) -
We've always had internal dissension, even if we've maintained a smooth facade for the good of the country.
Fiction book (2000) -
For the first time, there was also dissension in the high command there.
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This dissension was forced upon me by means entirely beyond my control.
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Religion has also been a source of dissension and division.
Academic text (2011) -
Their activities brought about severe dissension, and there is still no clear resolution from their activities.
Academic text (2009) -
Education leaders are concerned that the ruling will cause serious disruption and dissension in communities.
Academic text (1990) -
There must be dissension among the Greeks.
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Even at the local level, dissension arose easily, sometimes over minor details concerning policy or personnel.
Academic text (1996) -
The result has been internal dissension in tribal communities over the legitimacy of leadership.
Academic text (2009)
Synonyms
565
1.9
A disagreement between people or groups
397
2.3
A serious disagreement between people or groups over ideas
268
1.6
A situation when people do not have the same opinion
138
4.2
A strong disagreement that separates people in a group
110
6.0
A strong disagreement between groups that causes tension
105
3.2
A short conflict between people or groups
100
4.2
A division in a group that makes two opposing parts
58
6.6
Serious disagreement and fighting among people
43
3.9
Tension between people or groups
34
5.4
A serious break between people or groups that causes conflict
30
3.5
A situation where two or more people disagree about something important
26
6.0
Conflict between people in the same group that is often hidden
26
5.6
Strong disagreement between people or groups
23
7.8
A lack of agreement in what people say, do or think
5
6.7
A feeling of disagreement and tension between people
4
6.4
A situation when people or groups do not agree
3
7.0
A group whose members strongly disagree about important issues
1
8.2
A disagreement with a government or its rules
1
8.1
A situation where people or groups disagree and feel tension
1
8.2
A situation where people or things do not agree
A disagreement between ideas, people, or interests
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Etymology
Dissension comes from the same idea as dissent: the part dis- means 'apart' and the root sent means 'feel' or 'think'. So, dissension is when people 'feel or think apart', which is why it means disagreement or conflict inside a group.