Synonyms of schisms

schisms

noun

plural of schism

1

as in discords

a lack of agreement or harmony

schism within the charitable organization was preventing it from achieving its goals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discords
• frictions
• strifes
• conflicts
• discordances
• wars
• divisions
• dissents
• warfares
• disputes
• clashes
• dissensions
• disharmonies
• dissonances
• disagreements
• altercations
• variances
• hostilities
• disunities
• divides
• fissures
• contentions
• discordancies
• arguments
• inharmonies
• disunions
• quarrels
• debates
• fights
• collisions
• dissidences
• squabbles
• infightings
• bickers
• antagonisms
• brawls
• disaccords
• animosities
• enmities
• inconsistencies
• competitions
• incongruities
• wrangles
• spats
• tiffs
• incompatibilities
• antipathies
• inconsistences
• incongruences
• run-ins
• rancors
• rows
• fallings-out
• mix-ups
• scraps
• jars
• hassles
• miffs
• cold wars
• inconsonances
• ill wills

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreements
• harmonies
• concordances
• accords
• concords
• concurrences
• peaces
• cooperations

2

as in splits

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• splits
• divisions
• dissolutions
• breakups
• partitions
• separations
• cleavages
• scissions
• bifurcations
• fractionations
• dispersions
• ruptures
• subdivisions
• dispersals
• divorces
• decompositions
• polarizations
• disunions
• fractionalizations
• segregations
• distributions
• breaches
• severances
• dismemberments
• segmentations
• diffusions
• administrations
• isolations
• apportionments
• scatterings
• sequestrations
• disassemblies
• seclusions
• dichotomizations
• atomizations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unions
• associations
• unifications
• connections
• assemblages
• linkages
• links
• attachments
• conjunctions
• consolidations
• combinations
• fusions
• aggregations
• linkups

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of schisms

Swift was preternaturally avoidant of zealotry, with the obscure religious wars between the Lilliputians and the Blefscuans over how to crack an egg reminiscent of internecine Christian schisms concerning the real presence in the Eucharist. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

This is Kubrick’s modus operandi throughout the film, setting up scenes where furniture moves from shot to shot, wall decorations change, and there are further schisms between Ullman’s exposition and the reality that transpires. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

But schisms and heel digging are probably inevitable in such uncertain fields, Catling says. — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026

This turns into a big argument about Issa being a weird little guy, and suddenly there are multiple potential roommate schisms in the house. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Yet since she was rescued in bad shape in mid-July and transferred to the Ojai Raptor Center for treatment, schisms have formed. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

But the Kirtland church community soon experienced schisms and conflicts over doctrine, money and authority. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

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

Given the schisms, some in the GOP believe only a single party-line bill may end up passing before November. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026