dissension

/di'senʃn/

Thân thiện

The committee members argued with raised voices, revealing deep dissension.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters: "Dissension" refers to a serious disagreement or difference in opinion, often within a group, that leads to conflict or discord.
   • Disagreement among those expected to cooperate: It specifically denotes a state of dissent and quarreling among people who are supposed to work together, such as members of a team, organization, or political body.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The new policy caused deep dissension within the party. (The disagreement was strong and divisive among the party members.)
  • Their partnership ended due to internal dissension over financial matters. (The collaboration broke down because of quarreling about money.)

Advanced Usage

• "To sow dissension": To deliberately cause disagreement and conflict within a group.
  • The rival company was accused of trying to sow dissension among our staff.
• "Internal dissension": Disagreement or conflict happening within a specific group or organization.
  • The project failed not because of external pressures, but because of internal dissension.

Variants and Related Words

• Dissent (noun/verb): To hold or express a different opinion. (Note: "Dissent" is the act of disagreeing, while "dissension" is the resulting state of conflict.)
  • She voiced her dissent during the meeting.
• Dissenter (noun): A person who dissents.
  • The law was opposed by several prominent dissenters.

Synonyms

• Discord: A lack of harmony or agreement; often implies harsh, jarring conflict.
• Strife: Bitter, sometimes violent conflict or rivalry.
• Friction: Conflict or tension between people with differing views.

Antonyms

• Harmony: Agreement or concord.
• Consensus: General agreement among a group.
• Unanimity: Complete agreement by all people involved.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• A house divided: A group weakened by internal disagreements. (This idiom captures the consequence of dissension.)
  • The board is a house divided; they cannot make any decisions.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
2. disagreement among those expected to cooperate

Từ đồng nghĩa

• disagreement
• dissonance
• discord