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dis·sen·sion
 dissension
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- pronunciation:
- dih
sen
sh
 n
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
strong disagreement or contention.
As dissension spread through the populace, the government enacted even harsher laws.- antonyms:
- accord, harmony, peace
- similar words:
- dissent, faction, feud, strife
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| definition 2: |
a difference of opinion; dissent.
There was dissension within the community over the outcome of the trial.- antonyms:
- accession, accord
- similar words:
- dissent, faction
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| related words: |
affray, collision, conflict, demurrer, discord, dispute, division, objection, outcry, war |
adjective + (n.)dissension
civilian, created, growing, interested, internal, legal, local, ongoing, permanent, potential, racial, religious, serious
verb + (n.)dissension
afford, arise, cause, contribute, create, divide, encourage, exploit, face, lead, minimize, prompt, provoke, rack, silence, sow, swirl, tear, tolerate, weaken
noun + (n.)dissension
argument,
cause,
conflict,
confusion,
congregation,
deal,
disagreement,
discord,
diversity,
feeling,
foment,
king,
leadership,
loss,
lot,
modicum,
movement,
murmur,
naacp,
opposition,
others,
politics,
rank,
republican,
rumor,
scandal,
seed,
sign,
source,
team,
tension,
toll,
unrest,
violence,
weakness,
will
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