dissension

The word “dissension” has 3 syllables: dis-sen-sion

It's pronounced as /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for dissension?

In the thesaurus, “dissension” has 90 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for dissension along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for dissension

altercation
animosity
antagonism
antipathy
apartness
argument
bad vibes
bicker
bickering
brawl
clash
clinker
cold war
collision
combat
competition
conflict
confliction
contention
contestation
controversy
debate
difference
difficulty
disaccord
disagreement
discord
discordance
discordancy
disharmony
disputation
dispute
dissensus
dissent
dissidence
dissonance
disunion
disunity
divarication
divide
division
enmity
faction
factionalism
falling-out
fight
firestorm
fissure
flak
friction
fuss
hassle
hostility
ill will
incompatibility
incongruence
incongruity
incongruousness
inconsistence
inconsistency
inconsonance
infighting
inharmoniousness
inharmony
jar
kickup
miff
misunderstanding
mix-up
nonconcurrence
quarrel
rancor
row
run-in
scene
schism
scrap
set-to
sour note
spat
squabble
static
strife
struggle
tiff
trouble
variance
war
warfare
wrangle

Antonyms for dissension

acceptance
accord
agreement
approval
authorization
compliance
concord
concordance
concurrence
confirmation
conformity
consensus
cooperation
harmony
peace
ratification
unanimity
unity

Meanings of dissension

noun
1. An act of expressing dissent, especially spoken.
2. Strong disagreement; a contention or quarrel; discord.

Example Sentences

The board meeting was filled with dissension over the new policy.
Years of dissension threatened to tear the community apart.
Her speech aimed to resolve the dissension among colleagues.
Dissension within the party led to a split in leadership.
The CEO addressed the dissension before it affected the company’s performance.

On this page you'll find 108 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dissension, such as: acceptance, accord, agreement, altercation, animosity, antagonism, antipathy.

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