SCHISM Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

schism

noun

ˈsi-zəm

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as in discord

a lack of agreement or harmony schism within the charitable organization was preventing it from achieving its goals

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as in split

the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces the schism of the Christian church into the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches

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Recent Examples of schism As the country heads toward a national election, the leader once celebrated as a healer is now viewed by critics as the main driver of these schisms. —

Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 31 May 2026 The Daily Dividend Pope Leo's call for AI regulation has created a schism within the White House. —

Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 May 2026 Political analysts say the political fallout from the food co-op debate reflects a broader and widening schism over Israel among Democratic voters, especially progressive Jewish Democrats. —

Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026 There’s a schism in America’s drug business, playing out in punchy direct messages, feisty group chats, and the occasional heated in-person exchange. —

Damian Garde, STAT, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for schism

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Noun

Despite the discord, the regime is likely to have the final say.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
What should have been a celebratory moment involving the city’s beach ended in discord.

— Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026