Discord

/ˈdɪskɔːrd/

noun

Lack of agreement or harmony between people or things.

There is a considerable amount of discord around the issue of climate change.

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Pro Tip 1/3

Use 'discord' to describe situations where there's tension and disagreement among people.

The persistent discord between the two colleagues affected team morale.

Pro Tip 2/3

'Discord' refers to more than verbal disagreements; it implies a breakdown in relationships.

Their discord went beyond words, leading to a fractured partnership.

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The term can also apply to abstract concepts, not just interpersonal situations.

There's a discord between the company's values and practices.

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