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dissensus

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Synonyms & Antonyms of dissensus

variance of opinion on a matter

a democracy relies on dissensus as much as on consensus

Synonyms for 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 for dissensus

acceptance,
compliance

concord,
peace

Antonyms for dissensus

accord,
agreement,
consensus,
harmony,
unanimity

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