DISCORDS Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

discords 1 of 2

noun

plural of discord

as in strifes

a lack of agreement or harmony the discord between two of the members threatened to tear our team of researchers apart

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discords

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verb

present tense third-person singular of discord

as in conflicts

to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably the evangelist's lavish lifestyle discords with his professed religious beliefs

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Noun

This proves that God’s kingdom is what is truly present, even where earthly discords seem to be. — Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 26 May 2026 Your dedicated Slack channels, private discords and endless Reddit threads. — April Uchitel, Flow Space, 6 Aug. 2025

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Noun

Certain frictions or frustrations became apparent during the reunion as some of those women tried to make their voices heard in the din of lively conversation.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Only there can tingly frictions and glints of revelation emerge.

— E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of frictions

Verb

The narrative stretches from the aftermath of the Civil War to the First World War—conflicts that, for the Trasks, are opportunities for profiteering.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026
But what happens when the recommendation conflicts with the judgment of the sales leader?

— Jayasri Ranganathan, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of conflicts

Noun

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

Definition of schisms

Verb

Paul clashes with Neeley, Matthews, and Draper before storming out of the party, only to return and continue arguing with the group.

— Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
According to The Ankler, the film’s plot centers on a Black reenactor at a historical slave plantation museum who clashes with the Midwest town’s racist mayor, played by Parker.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of clashes

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Erik Prince and his private security teams were contracted by the US government during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, most remembered for Blackwater employees opening fire in Baghdad’s Nusoor Square, killing 17 Iraqi civilians.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
The march against wars and rising living costs began peacefully.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of wars

Noun

Hutheesing also argued that teaching human skills has implications beyond the workforce, pointing to growing political and social divisions, including disagreements between parents and teachers.

— Brandon Smith, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
The center has been created to link consumer fragrance, fine fragrance and oral care expertise, while integrating capabilities from the group’s care and wellness, and taste, nutrition and health divisions.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of divisions

Noun

In a decision with no noted dissents, the court emphasized that Hoskins was aware that the map would not take effect unless voters approved it in the referendum vote.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
With no dissents, the justices upheld a state court order requiring the use of a 2022 election map, which favors Republicans in six of the eight districts.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

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