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   dissension

   /dɪˈsɛnʃn/

   noun

   • 1. disagreement that leads to discord: "these issues caused bitter dissension in the party"

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin dissensio(n-), from the verb dissentire (see dissent).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › dissensionDISSENSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Dissension means strong disagreement, especially within an organization. Learn how to use this formal word in sentences with synonyms and translations.

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   Dissension means disagreement or discord, especially among factions or parties. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of this word from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   A dissension is a disagreement, or difference of opinion, and the meaning hasn't changed since the word first came into use in French in about the 12th century. Sometimes a dissension is simply a brief and easily resolved disagreement, and at other times it might last for thousands of years.

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   What is a synonym for dissent?

   • n. Difference of opinion; disagreement. See Synonyms at conflict. [Middle English dissencioun, from Old French dissension, from Latin dissēnsiō, dissēnsiōn-, from dissēnsus, past participle of dissentīre, to dissent; see dissent.] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   What is the difference between conflict and dissension?

   • conflict usually stresses the action of forces in opposition but in static applications implies an irreconcilability as of duties or desires. contention applies to strife or competition that shows itself in quarreling, disputing, or controversy. dissension implies strife or discord and stresses a division into factions.

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   What does dissension mean?

   • You can use the noun dissension for situations where people just can't agree or get along. There is often dissension between labor unions and governments vying for funds, or even between siblings — vying for attention.

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   What is the difference between contention and dissension?

   • contention applies to strife or competition that shows itself in quarreling, disputing, or controversy. dissension implies strife or discord and stresses a division into factions. variance implies a clash between persons or things owing to a difference in nature, opinion, or interest.

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   Dissension means strong disagreement, a contention or quarrel, or discord. It comes from Latin dissentire, meaning to dissent. See synonyms, word history and example sentences of dissension.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › dissensionDISSENSION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Dissension means strong disagreement, especially within an organization. Learn how to use this word in sentences and find translations in different languages.

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   Dissension means disagreement, conflict, or discord among people or groups. Find the origin, usage, and related words of dissension in this comprehensive online dictionary.

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   Dissension means disagreement and argument, often leading to a quarrel or discord. Learn the word origin, pronunciation, collocations, and usage of dissension with examples from Collins English Dictionary.