faction Antonyms

Meaning of faction

Wordnet

faction (n)

a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

a dissenting clique

Webster

faction (n.)

One of the divisions or parties of charioteers (distinguished by their colors) in the games of the circus.

A party, in political society, combined or acting in union, in opposition to the government, or state; -- usually applied to a minority, but it may be applied to a majority; a combination or clique of partisans of any kind, acting for their own interests, especially if greedy, clamorous, and reckless of the common good.

Tumult; discord; dissension.

faction Sentence Examples

  1. The two factions within the company were constantly vying for control.
  2. The rebel faction launched an attack on the government forces.
  3. The peace talks between the two factions were unsuccessful.
  4. The faction grew in power and influence over time.
  5. The two factions were unable to reach a compromise.
  6. The war between the two factions lasted for many years.
  7. The faction was eventually defeated and disbanded.
  8. The leader of the faction was captured and executed.
  9. The faction's goals were never achieved.
  10. The faction was a significant force in the history of the region.

FAQs About the word faction

a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue, a dissenting cliqueOne of the divisions or parties of charioteers (distinguished by their col

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The two factions within the company were constantly vying for control.

The rebel faction launched an attack on the government forces.

The peace talks between the two factions were unsuccessful.

The faction grew in power and influence over time.