Meaning & use
dissension
Strong disagreement that leads to conflict or division within a group.
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Dissension among the committee members delayed the final vote for weeks.
The coach worked hard to resolve the dissension building within the team.
A note on using this word
"Dissention" is a common misspelling; the standard spelling is "dissension," related to "dissent."
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