faction synonyms

faction

n.

  1. An organized group

    bloc, cabal, contingent, division, combine, party, gang, crew, wing, claque, junta, clique, conclave, conspiracy, intrigue, splinter party, splinter group, set, clan, club, lobby, camp, inner circle, sect, coterie, partnership, cell, unit, mob, Mafia, side, camarilla, machine, tong, band, pressure group, team, machine, ring, knot, circle, concern, sector, guild, Black Hand, Camorra, cadre, schism, entente, outfit*, crowd*, in-group*, bunch*. *

  2. Tendency to break into warring groups

    dissension, quarrelsomeness, disunity, schism; see disagreement 1.

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