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discord  /ˈdɪs kɔrd/ ? Meaning of "discord"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) lack of agreement or harmony
  2. (n) disagreement among those expected to cooperate
  3. (n) a harsh mixture of sounds
  4. (n) strife resulting from a lack of agreement
  5. (v) be different from one another

Synonym(s)

discordance, dissension, strife, disaccord, disagree

Derived Word(s)

discordance, discordant

Usage(s):

  1. He has sown discord in Darfur with a classic divide-and-conquer strategy.
  2. In two Episcopal seminaries, the school year ended on a discordant note.
  3. On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.

Quotes

  1. "We gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord," Obama said.
    on Jan 20, 2009 By: Barack Obama Source: CNN International

  2. "We obviously are very much against any terrorist action and any killing. And also we are very much against any plots to sow the seeds of discord among nations," Ahmadinejad said. "Usually you go to these sites to pay your respects. And also...
    on Sep 20, 2007 By: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Source: CBS News

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