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dis·cord
 discord
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- pronunciation:
- dIs
kord
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
lack of agreement or harmony among persons or things; disagreement; conflict.
The proposal to severely limit automobile traffic in the city center caused discord among the citizens.Discord between the parents had a negative impact on the children.- synonyms:
- conflict, disharmony, disunity, incompatibility
- antonyms:
- accord, concord, consonance, harmony, unity
- similar words:
- clash, contention, disagreement, dispute, dissension, dissonance, division, friction, hostility, strife, tension
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| definition 2: |
harsh or unpleasant combining of musical sounds, or any jarring sound; dissonance; discordance.
Discord as well as harmony characterizes this modern symphonic piece.- synonyms:
- disharmony, dissonance
- antonyms:
- harmony
- similar words:
- cacophony, din, jangle
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| related words: |
antagonism, argument, breach, chaos, chasm, clamor, collision, faction, feud, fight |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
discords, discording, discorded |
| definition: |
to disagree or conflict.
- synonyms:
- clash, conflict, disagree
- antonyms:
- accord
- similar words:
- contend, differ, diverge, oppose
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