What does discord mean?
Discord means Lack of concord, agreement, harmony; disaccord..
Discord
/ˈdɪskɔɹd/ · noun
Meaning
Lack of concord, agreement, harmony; disaccord..
Definitions by Sense
- Lack of concord, agreement, harmony; disaccord.
- Tension or strife resulting from a lack of agreement; dissension.
- Any harsh noise, or confused mingling of sounds.
- (music) An inharmonious combination of simultaneously sounded tones; a dissonance.
- (intransitive, archaic) To disagree; to fail to agree or harmonize; clash.
- (transitive, rare) To untie things which are connected by a cord.
Example Sentences
A false witnesse that speaketh lies; and him that soweth discord among brethren.
The proposition is peace. Not peace through the medium of war; not peace to be hunted through the labyrinth of intricate and endless negotiations; not peace to arise out of universal discord, fomented from principle, in all parts of the empire; […]
[…] For a Diſcord it ſelfe is but a Harſhneſſe of Diuers Sounds Meeting.
[…] Sometimes the one Iarring and diſcording with the other, and making a Confuſion; […]
Synonyms for discord
Antonyms for discord
Related Words
Word Forms
- discords
- discording
- discorded
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for discord?
Common synonyms include strife, dissension, discordance, disaccord.
What is the opposite of discord?
Possible antonyms include fit, check, jibe, match.
How do you use discord in a sentence?
A false witnesse that speaketh lies; and him that soweth discord among brethren.
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