Antonyms for dissension

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dih-sen-shuhn

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈsɛn ʃən

Definition of dissension

Origin : early 14c., from Old French dissension (12c.) and directly from Latin dissensionem (nominative dissensio) "disagreement, difference of opinion, discord, strife," noun of action from past participle stem of dissentire "disagree" (see dissent).

noun conflict of opinion

Example sentences :

This dissension led to much unnecessary trouble and bloodshed.
Extract from : « Ox-Team Days on the Oregon Trail » by Ezra Meeker

The dissension that now reigned throughout the land was great.
Extract from : « The Swedish Revolution Under Gustavus Vasa » by Paul Barron Watson

Great laughter among the Seniors, and signs of dissension in the Den.
Extract from : « Follow My leader » by Talbot Baines Reed

If they crackle or start away from each other, dissension and separation are ahead.
Extract from : « The Book of Hallowe'en » by Ruth Edna Kelley

It may too, by negligence, become a provoker of dissension and enmity.
Extract from : « The Young Maiden » by A. B. (Artemas Bowers) Muzzey

The dissension filled the camp with excitement, agitation, and ill will.
Extract from : « Hannibal » by Jacob Abbott

But I disapprove of sowing the seeds of dissension in any church.
Extract from : « When Life Was Young » by C. A. Stephens

We did not want them there to believe there was dissension and almost mutiny impending.
Extract from : « Starlight Ranch » by Charles King

For that dissension neither he nor they can be severely blamed.
Extract from : « The History of England from the Accession of James II. » by Thomas Babington Macaulay

Consultations were held—by precisely whom, no one could say, but in them there was dissension.
Extract from : « Laramie Holds the Range » by Frank H. Spearman

Synonyms for dissension

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