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dissension

[ dih-sen-shuhn ]

noun

  1. strong disagreement; a contention or quarrel; discord.

    Synonyms:

  2. difference in sentiment or opinion; disagreement.


dissension

/ ɪˈɛʃə /

noun

  1. disagreement, esp when leading to a quarrel
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of dissension1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English dissenciun, dissensio(u)n, from Anglo-French, from Latin 徱ŧԲō- (stem of 徱ŧԲō ), equivalent to 徱ŧԲ(ܲ) (past participle of 徱Գī; dissent- ( dissent ) + -tus past participle suffix) + -ō- -ion
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of dissension1

C13: from Latin 徱ŧԲō, from 徱Գī to dissent
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The band, beset by drug addiction, power struggles and dissension, decided to break up at the height of its popularity.

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Bass has also battled extraordinary dissension in her own ranks, with Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley in interviews Friday characterizing the department as understaffed and underfunded and implying that Bass had failed her.

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The two chambers of Congress are already butting heads and there is dissension brewing within each of them.

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The Raiders have alternated wins and losses, and has some dissension in their ranks.

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Still, there is little doubt that this could cause delays and dissension — which is part of the plan.

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