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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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Candidates from the two lists that got the most votes were independents or associated with factions within Fatah, the political party that runs the Palestinian Authority, which organized the elections.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

That division was visible earlier this week when plans for a second round of talks in Islamabad collapsed after Iranian officials failed to confirm participation and instead introduced new preconditions under pressure from hard-line factions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

With opposition factions still standing defiant after the poll, the conflict and ensuing humanitarian crisis show no sign of abating.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

A year later, Beijing played host to the leaders of 14 Palestinian factions, including Fatah and Hamas.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I am impressed by her awareness customs of other factions.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth