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discord
[ noun dis-kawrd; verb dis-kawrd ]
noun
- lack of concord or harmony between persons or things:
marital discord.
Synonyms: contention, argument, antagonism, controversy, struggle, conflict
- disagreement; difference of opinion.
Synonyms: contention, argument, antagonism, controversy, struggle, conflict
- strife; dispute; war.
Synonyms: contention, argument, antagonism, controversy, struggle, conflict
- Music. an inharmonious combination of musical tones sounded together.
- any confused or harsh noise; dissonance.
verb (used without object)
- to disagree; be at variance.
discord
noun
- lack of agreement of harmony; strife
- harsh confused mingling of sounds
- a combination of musical notes containing one or more dissonant intervals See dissonance concord
verb
- intr to disagree; clash
Other Words From
- undis·cording adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of discord1
Example Sentences
As Dunham admits, this caused “like two years” of discord between the sisters, which they seem to have gotten past.
“Discord” proceeds to envelop us in this exhaustive, mind-racking debate.
After all, “Discord” is more a series of conversations than revelations.
At once uproarious, raw, and painfully honest, “Discord” unveils the many virtues and vices of these towering icons.
And by mercilessly diving headfirst into these exploits, “Discord” discovers a universal truth: no human is human without flaws.
The observer might well remain perplexed at the pathetic discord between human work and human wants.
Sir Richard Lundy went over to Percy, 'saying that he would no longer war in company with men in discord and at variance.'
It is a want of true politeness that introduces the discord and confusion which too often make our homes unhappy.
Leave, for their use, plenty of room, as silence or discord will come from a crowded orchestra.
I went out to-night to take a quiet walk upon this place, and the horrid brazen discord of these trumpeters set me half mad.
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