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dissensus

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of dissensus

variance of opinion on a matter

a democracy relies on dissensus as much as on consensus

Synonyms of dissensus

contestation, controversy, debate, difference, difficulty, disagreement, disputation, dispute, dissension (also dissention), firestorm, nonconcurrence

Words Related to dissensus

clash, collision, conflict, confliction, disaccord, discord, dissonance

apartness, divarication, division

combat, contention, strife, struggle

altercation, argument, bicker, falling-out, fight, kickup, misunderstanding, quarrel, set-to

Near Antonyms of dissensus

acceptance, compliance

Antonyms of dissensus

accord, agreement, consensus, harmony, unanimity

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