dissension
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7.5
- noun
- /dɪˈsɛnʃən/
- The constant dissension among the committee members made it difficult to reach a consensus.
- internal dissension
- cause dissension
- sow dissension
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- 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.
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We've always had internal dissension, even if we've maintained a smooth facade for the good of the country.
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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
482
2.3
A serious disagreement between people or groups over ideas
231
1.6
A situation when people do not have the same opinion
179
1.9
A disagreement between people or groups
160
4.2
A strong disagreement that separates people in a group
117
3.2
A short conflict between people or groups
115
6.0
A strong disagreement between groups that causes tension
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4.2
A division in a group that makes two opposing parts
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6.6
Serious disagreement and fighting among people
47
3.9
Tension between people or groups
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5.4
A serious break between people or groups that causes conflict
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3.5
A situation where two or more people disagree about something important
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5.6
Strong disagreement between people or groups
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7.8
A lack of agreement in what people say, do or think
23
6.0
Conflict between people in the same group that is often hidden
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7.0
A group whose members strongly disagree about important issues
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6.7
A feeling of disagreement and tension between people
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6.4
A situation when people or groups do not agree
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8.1
A situation where people or groups disagree and feel tension
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8.2
A disagreement with a government or its rules
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7.5
A disagreement between ideas, people, or interests
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8.2
A situation where people or things do not agree
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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.