Dissension Meaning in English
word
dɪˈsɛnʃən
di-SEN-shuhn
dɪsˈɛnʃən
di-SEN-shuhn
Definition
Serious disagreement or difference of opinion, especially within a group of people.
Usage & Nuances
A formal word, mainly used in discussions about politics, organizations, or debates. Not interchangeable with 'disagreement' in informal contexts. Collocates with 'cause', 'lead to', or 'within' (e.g., 'dissension within the ranks').
Spanish: disensión - desacuerdoPortuguese (BR): dissensão - discórdiaPortuguese (PT): dissensão - discórdiaChinese (Simplified): 分歧 - 争议Chinese (Traditional): 分歧 - 爭議Hindi: असहमति - मतभेदArabic: خلاف - نزاعBengali: বিরোধ - মতদ্বৈত - মতানৈক্যRussian: разногласие - раздор - несогласиеJapanese: 不和 - 意見の対立Vietnamese: bất đồng - sự chia rẽ ý kiếnKorean: 불화 - 이견 - 반목Turkish: anlaşmazlık - görüş ayrılığı - ihtilafUrdu: اختلاف رائے - تنازعIndonesian: perselisihan - perpecahan - perbedaan pendapat
Example Sentences
There was dissension among the team members about the project.
basic
Political dissension can divide a nation.
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There is dissension within the committee.
basic
Discussions about money always seem to cause dissension in our group.
natural
The coach tried to end the dissension before it affected the team’s performance.
natural
Rumors can easily spark dissension if people are not careful.
natural