dissension Definition
dis·sen·sion (di sen′s̸hən)
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
Browse dictionary entries near dissension
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