Dissension
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈsɛnʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dissension is a noun meaning An act of expressing dissent, especially spoken.
Meaning
An act of expressing dissent, especially spoken.
More Meanings
- Strong disagreement; a contention or quarrel; discord.
Example Sentences
[…]wherby at the last shuld have sourded discention amonge the people, they beinge seperately enclined towarde theyr naturall souerayne lorde[…]
In Biblical times the resort to chance was an agreed-upon way of making many decisions because it ended dissension among opposing, often powerful, parties.
The natural scenery of America has often been contrasted, in its general features as well as in detail, with the landscape of the Old World—more especially of Europe—and not deeper has been the enthusiasm, than wide the dissension, of the supporters of each region.
Word Forms
- dissensions
- discention
- dissention
Synonyms for dissension
Depending on context, synonyms include disagreement, discord.
Antonyms for dissension
Common opposites include accord, agreement.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include discord, disagreement, dissent, misunderstanding, disharmony, dispute.
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