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discorded

verb

past tense of discord
as in clashed
to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably the evangelist's lavish lifestyle discords with his professed religious beliefs

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  1. clashed
  2. conflicted
  3. collided
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  • On the edges of the empire, speakers of Germanic dialects, such as the Goths and Vandals, frequently clashed with the Romans, eventually contributing to the fragmentation of the empire.
    — Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Diana’s younger brother, Charles Spencer – the 9th Earl Spencer – has long clashed with the royals over their treatment of his sister.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of clashed
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  • The lawsuit was filed just days after the Missouri Supreme Court held Hoskins in contempt of court for issuing guidance to election officials that conflicted with the court’s order.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Sometimes sweaty, sometimes sneering, often grandiose, and always conflicted, this Hansen presents the actor with a marvelous opportunity to demonstrate his stupefying range.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of conflicted
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  • According to investigators with the Lakewood Police Department, Miller was driving an SUV southbound on Kipling Avenue when his car collided with the small bus.
    — Logan Smith, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • One person was killed when two gliders collided in mid-air in upstate New York on Friday afternoon, New York State Police said in a statement.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of collided
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“Discorded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discorded. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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