DISACCORD Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of disaccord

as in discord

a lack of agreement or harmony the perennial question of whether there's an irreconcilable disaccord between science and religion

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disaccord

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verb

ˌdis-ə-ˈkȯrd

as in to conflict

to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably national security measures that disaccord with our cherished right to free expression

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Noun

Meena said his contract was terminated prematurely, a dispute highlighting internal discord.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
But mounting turmoil and discord have been a part of this transformative period that has featured a landmark collective bargaining agreement, league expansion and skyrocketing player recognition.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026

Definition of discord

Noun

Part of that discordance might be the fact that as a genre, rock has historically been difficult to define.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2025
The songs bounce from discordance and disorientation to harmoniousness and repose — even in the uneasy moments, the songs don't sink.

— Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

Definition of discordance

Verb

The main event between top babyfaces Rhodes and Punk, while a compelling narrative, highlighted a repetitive formula of popular heroes clashing for world titles.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Early on, the Pisces Moon in your 5th House of Self-Expression opposes Venus in your 11th House of Community, so your expectations may clash with feedback or comparison.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of clash

Noun

Procedures and processes should make things smoother, not create friction.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
As technology removes friction from nearly every transaction, the experiences people still willingly wait for have become increasingly valuable — and increasingly public.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Definition of friction

Noun

The prospect of labor strife looms over the rest of this Padres/MLB season, what with the labor pact due to expire in December and both sides already drawing bright red lines in public statements.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
The legal strife between controversial rapper Ye (formerly Kanye West) and his former assistant Lauren Pisciotta has ended after more than two years.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

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