C2nounformalpoliticsrelationships
US/dɪˈsen.ʃən/
UK/dɪˈsen.ʃən/
disagreement between members of a group, often leading to argument
In context
There is growing dissension within the party over the new tax.
The coach's decision caused dissension among the players.
Years of dissension in the family began with an argument over land.
Words that go with dissension
adjective + noun
- internal dissensionInternal dissension weakened the government in its final year.
noun + preposition
- dissension withinThere was dissension within the team about the new manager.
- dissension amongThe pay cuts led to dissension among the staff.
verb + noun
- cause dissensionMoney matters often cause dissension between brothers and sisters.
- sow dissensionFake accounts tried to sow dissension among voters.