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Dissension (Noun)

Meaning 1

A conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

  • Dissonance
  • Disagreement

Hypernyms

  • Conflict

Hyponyms

  • Divide
  • Disunity

Related Words

  • Dissent (verb)

Meaning 2

Disagreement among those expected to cooperate.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The company's leadership struggled to make decisions due to growing dissension among the board members.
  • Dissension among the teammates was evident as they argued over strategy during the critical game.
  • The mayor's proposal sparked dissension among city council members, who couldn't agree on its feasibility.
  • Dissension among the allies threatened to derail the peace negotiations as old rivalries resurfaced.
  • As the family gathered for the annual meeting, old wounds reopened and dissension flared among the siblings.

Synonyms

  • Discord

Hypernyms

  • Disagreement

Hyponyms

  • Confrontation
  • Division

Related Words

  • Dissent (verb)
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