Explore Dissension through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like disagreement or discord. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Dissension meaning
- An act of expressing dissent, especially spoken.
- Strong disagreement; a contention or quarrel; discord.
Synonyms of Dissension
Using Dissension
- The main meaning on this page is: An act of expressing dissent, especially spoken. | Strong disagreement; a contention or quarrel; discord.
- Useful related words include: disagreement, discord, dissonance, conflict.
- In the example corpus, dissension often appears in combinations such as: internal dissension, dissension and, and dissension.
Context around Dissension
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.6 words
- Position in the sentence: 1 start, 13 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Dissension
- In this selection, "dissension" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 22.6 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, internal, create, jealousy and amongst stand out and add context to how "dissension" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and internal dissension from within and cause of dissension among the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "dissension" sits close to words such as accede, adhesion and adjudicate, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with dissension
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Dissension amongst the parties involved. (5 words)
Bitterness brings with it jealousy, dissension, and immorality. (8 words)
Facebook's strategic shift came amid executive departures, suggesting internal dissension. (11 words)
But Mr. Trump’s call to ignore due process faced both constitutional questions and dissension from Republicans in Congress, some of whom have insisted that the number of judges be increased so migrant families can have their cases heard more quickly. (41 words)
Stay tuned: This news outlet will keep a close eye on this ongoing Democratic dissension … just as will continue to follow the Republican wrangling currently taking place as the party of its good fortune at the ballot box. (38 words)
Abu Bakr felt that he should nominate his successor so that the issue should not be a cause of dissension among the Muslims after his death, though there was already controversy over Ali not having been appointed. (37 words)
It's as if they've suddenly found themselves playing a game of Whack-a-Mole with dissension in the ranks popping up, and every time they feel as if they've smacked it back? (35 words)
Example sentences (20)
Decrying alleged profiling of LP candidate, creation of dissension and contrive misunderstanding by some politicians, Shonibare implored residents to ignore provocative posts on social media.
When Carlito joined the group, it seemed as though perhaps the Bad Apple would be the one to sew seeds of dissension.
While Libra represents the other and compromise, Aries represents the self and dissension.
It's as if they've suddenly found themselves playing a game of Whack-a-Mole with dissension in the ranks popping up, and every time they feel as if they've smacked it back?
The at OpenAI, the company that developed ChatGPT, is an indicator of the dissension within the industry—and competitors will likely emerge in response to perceived gaps.
These influence campaigns not only serve to create dissension in America; they also risk inciting intimidation and lethal antisemitic attacks.
Bitterness brings with it jealousy, dissension, and immorality.
Dissension amongst the parties involved.
In ordinary circumstances Mr. Almagro would be re-elected as Secretary-General with little dissension.
It was clear there was infighting and dissension and one way or the other, this team would be dismantled after that season.
Stay tuned: This news outlet will keep a close eye on this ongoing Democratic dissension … just as will continue to follow the Republican wrangling currently taking place as the party of its good fortune at the ballot box.
China was in turmoil in the 1930s, torn asunder by Japanese aggression from without and internal dissension from within.
Facebook's strategic shift came amid executive departures, suggesting internal dissension.
Instead of being a unifying endeavor, foreign policy will fuel domestic dissension and contribute to the increasing polarization of political opinion.
The Cabinet was torn with dissension, and the Secretary of Commerce’s advice was utterly useless.
But Mr. Trump’s call to ignore due process faced both constitutional questions and dissension from Republicans in Congress, some of whom have insisted that the number of judges be increased so migrant families can have their cases heard more quickly.
The turn could happen as part of the face-heel dissension on the Survivor Series team, with Shane siding with the heels.
While Powell is the leader, another member of the expedition thinks that job should fall to him so there's dissension in the ranks.
Abu Bakr felt that he should nominate his successor so that the issue should not be a cause of dissension among the Muslims after his death, though there was already controversy over Ali not having been appointed.
As the Bulgars had been raiding Byzantine lands since 976, the Byzantine government sought to cause dissension amongst them by allowing the escape of their captive emperor Boris II of Bulgaria.
Common combinations with dissension
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- internal dissension 9×
- dissension and 7×
- and dissension 7×
- of dissension 6×
- dissension in 6×
- dissension amongst 4×
- the dissension 3×
- dissension from 3×
- dissension among 3×
- with dissension 2×