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dissension

1 of 1noun
/dɪˈsɛnʃən/
Forms:dissensions
1

disagreement or conflict within a group expected to collaborate

  • The coach's challenge was not just training the team but also managing the dissension among players.
  • The political party, once united, was now torn by dissension and infighting.
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2

lack of agreement between people

  • Their dissension started over a minor issue but grew into a major conflict.
  • The two scholars had a public dissension over the interpretation of the ancient texts.
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