dissension (Meaning)
dissension (n)
disagreement among those expected to cooperate
a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
dissension (n.)
Disagreement in opinion, usually of a violent character, producing warm debates or angry words; contention in words; partisan and contentious divisions; breach of friendship and union; strife; discord; quarrel.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dissension
Synonyms:
- altercation
- inconsistency
- animosity
- spat
- fissure
- competition
- squabble
- run-in
- falling-out
- contention
- incongruence
- debate
- argument
- row
- quarrel
- fight
- rancor
- bicker
- hostility
- wrangle
- antagonism
- disaccord
- incongruity
- disagreement
- tiff
- collision
- divide
- enmity
- incompatibility
- brawl
- antipathy
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
dissension Sentence Examples
- The dissension among the team members halted progress on the project.
- The political party faced internal dissension over the proposed tax policy.
- The leader's decision to cut funding for education sparked dissension among the community.
- Rumors of corruption within the company caused dissension among the employees.
- The controversial remarks made by the speaker created dissension and unrest among the audience.
- The merger between the two companies led to dissension among the shareholders.
- The union members expressed their dissension over the proposed contract terms.
- The teacher's decision to change the grading system was met with dissension from the students.
- The proposed changes to the neighborhood caused dissension among the residents.
- The dissenters voiced their opinions, leading to heated debates and dissension within the organization.
FAQs About the word dissension
disagreement among those expected to cooperate, a conflict of people's opinions or actions or charactersDisagreement in opinion, usually of a violent character,
conflict, schism, strife, warfare, division, war, dissent, discordance,discord, dissonance
agreement, harmony, harmony, agreement, peace, peace, concurrence, cooperation,accord, accord
The dissension among the team members halted progress on the project.
The political party faced internal dissension over the proposed tax policy.
The leader's decision to cut funding for education sparked dissension among the community.
Rumors of corruption within the company caused dissension among the employees.
