Dissension

/dɪˈsɛnʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Disagreement that leads to discord.

The dissension among the committee members delayed the project's approval.

A difference of opinion or belief.

There was significant dissension in the ranks as people expressed their concerns.

A clash or argument over differing views.

The dissension between the management and the staff resulted in a walkout.

Conflict arising from differing perspectives or interests.

Political dissension often leads to heated debates and protests.

Latin 'dissensio', from 'dissensio', meaning disagreement, from 'dissensire'

political dissension

Disagreement among politicians or within a political group.

dissension in the ranks

Disagreement within a group of people that undermines unity.

dissent

The expression of opinions that differ from those commonly held.

dissident

A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.

Beef

Their dissension over the issue turned into a beef.

Drama

There's a lot of drama in the team due to the dissension.