dissension
Example Sentences
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The hope is clearly to sow dissension within the ranks of his corrupt police and security forces.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025
The Raiders have alternated wins and losses, and has some dissension in their ranks.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2024
Still, there is little doubt that this could cause delays and dissension — which is part of the plan.
From Salon • Sep. 20, 2024
There is dissension even among religious conservatives, and worry that the country’s troubles are insurmountable.
From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2024
“Don’t you start spreading dissension, Mary Anne. I want Dad’s homecoming to be absolutely perfect.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
