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dissension
dih-SEHN-shuhn
Dissension (noun) means Strong disagreement or conflict, especially within a group. Example: “There was open dissension within the party over the new policy.”
noun
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Strong disagreement or conflict, especially within a group.
"There was open dissension within the party over the new policy."
"Dissension among the crew nearly caused a mutiny."
How to use dissension
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDisagreement or discord, usually among members of a group.
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sow dissension
internal dissension
dissension among the ranks
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Etymology
From Latin dissensio, from dissentire, "to disagree."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “dissension” mean?
The word “dissension” means strong disagreement or conflict, especially within a group. In plain terms, disagreement or discord, usually among members of a group.
How do you pronounce “dissension”?
“Dissension” is pronounced dih-SEHN-shuhn (/dɪˈsɛnʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “dissension” in a sentence?
Here is “dissension” used in a sentence: “There was open dissension within the party over the new policy.”
What part of speech is “dissension”?
“Dissension” is a noun.
Where does the word “dissension” come from?
The word “dissension” comes from Latin. From Latin dissensio, from dissentire, "to disagree.".
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