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group sharing a belief or cause n.
conflict, strife n.

NOUN

group sharing a belief or cause

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bloc clan gang junta minority party sect side wing

STRONG

band bunch cabal camp caucus cell circle clique club coalition combination combine combo concern conclave confederacy conspiracy contingent coterie crew crowd design division entente guild insiders intrigue knot lobby machine mob network offshoot outfit partnership ring schism section sector set team unit

WEAK

pressure group splinter group

Antonyms

STRONG

individual whole

WEAK

agreement conformity entirety peace total unity

NOUN

conflict, strife

Synonyms

STRONG

disagreement discord disharmony dissension disunity division friction quarrelsomeness rebellion sedition tumult turbulence

WEAK

divisiveness infighting

Antonyms

STRONG

accord agreement calm calmness harmony peace

WEAK

conformity entirety total unity whole

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factions

One suspects that on this issue there will likely be unity among all the factions.

From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026

Regardless of who wins the count, these factions will still have to work together to form a government and determine the next leader.

From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026

Mr. El-Sayed heads into the general election with his party riven into factions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

In recent months, Iran-allied factions have attacked the bases of Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in northern Iraq.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

Why did I never wonder how Eric and Jeanine knew that I had aptitude for three factions?

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth

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