Dissension (Noun)
Meaning 1
A conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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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.