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dissension Definition

dis·sen·sion (di sens̸hən)

noun

a difference of opinion; disagreement or, esp., discord as expressed in intense quarreling or wrangling, as within a group [dissension among party members]: often in dissension in the ranks, dissatisfaction with those in authority

Etymology: ME dissencion < OFr dissension < L dissensio < dissensus, pp. of dissentire: see dissent

dissension Synonyms

dissension

n.

dissension Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • sow: Foment intrigue and deceit, and thus sow dissension between the ruler and his ministers.
  • cause: The later march of the Red Army on Kiev, however, caused dissensions among the leaders of the organization.
  • create: When I pray for peace, help me not to create dissension.
  • have: Well, here we have a dissension within Zionists, or did have once.
  • avoid: And to avoid dissension down the road, the idea was dropped.
  • use: Here Luke uses the dissension to introduce seven prominent men.

Converse of subject

tear: Germany, isolated, still torn by internal dissensions, could never risk an attack.

Preposition: within

  • rank: This is a clear attempt to cause division and dissension within the ranks of the Unionist family.
  • church: The sources are clear that the Emperor Constantine called the council in order to bring an end to dissension within the church.

Adjective modifier

  • internal: Germany, isolated, still torn by internal dissensions, could never risk an attack.
  • much: The decision made at the AGM two weeks ago, to disaffiliate from the NUS, has caused much dissension in some quarters.
  • great: His election, as might have been expected at a time of such great internal dissension, had not been unattended with difficulties.
  • civil: Part of the reason may be civil dissension in Greece.
  • own: The clergy were worldly and corrupt, and paralyzed by their own dissensions.
  • religious: The final phase of Charles II's reign was taken up mainly with attempts to settle religious dissension.

Preposition: in

  • rank: The antagonism of the crowds at this stage in Jesus's campaign raises dissension in the ranks of the Nazarenes themselves.
  • camp: Dissension in the Christian camp, we know from the Epistles, occurred.

Preposition: among

  • member: But the true purpose is to " spread rumors and dissension among the other members still staggering to committee meetings " .
  • leader: The later march of the Red Army on Kiev, however, caused dissensions among the leaders of the organization.