factions

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

Example Sentences

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Brazil's battle with powerful criminal factions has been a point of tension with Washington, and high on the agenda of a meeting between Lula and US President Donald Trump last week.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The Coordination Framework, the Iraqi coalition dominated by pro-Iranian Shia political factions, turned to Zaidi late last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

But Axios also reported scepticism among some US officials about a deal and who would even approve such an agreement among the factions in Iran's leadership.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The divergences are exacerbated by the absence of a strong, present supreme leader to take the risk of tough decisions and bring factions into line, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

“The factions are destroyed, and it was all stupid to begin with.”

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth