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Synonyms for dissension

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Synonyms for dissension

disagreement among those expected to cooperate

a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters

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A situation with these alarming figures cannot enhance national security and there is proof positive that the pockets of dissension across the country are fed by poverty and ignorance.
Bogota: Colombian international James Rodriguez said that he has no problem with his coach at Bayern Munich, Niko Kovac, dismissing rumours about dissension inside the German club.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 5 ( ANI ): Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday said that there is no dissension between Congress and Janata Dal (Secular) MLAs over cabinet expansion.
If it's any consolation to the INC hierarchy, the Catholic Church in its early years was wracked by dissension and disunity after some priests exposed the wrongdoings of its high officials, including the Pope.
But last night after a combined voice of dissension, they went to bed knowing they HAD a bed and would have for some time.
Australia endured a miserable tour of India both on and off the field when a demoralising 4-0 series defeat was accompanied by dissension behind the scenes.
It goes well until dissension in the ranks, illness, starvation and bad weather make their paradise less appealing.
It would appear that the Minister's approach to any dissension to his policies and proposals is the criticism of the existing systems, be it Ofqual, the WJEC or universities.
"The security pact will empower each GCC country to take legal action, based on its own legislation, against citizens or residents or organized groups that are linked to crime, terrorism or dissension," said Al-Zayani.
Summary: The RSS's suspicion has been buttressed by the timing of the expose against Gadkari, who has been in a lot of trouble, facing all round fire from the Opposition and dissension from within his own party.
The watchdog warned such a move would curb the freedom of expression in Afghanistan on the one hand and sow dissension among media personnel on the other.
Little wonder then that Swift observes, "With a growing number of parties competing for a shrinking pool of assets, the incentives for dissension and armed insurrection show few signs of subsiding." Indeed, he appears skeptical that President Saleh's replacement by his vice president, working within a GCC mandate, will satisfy disparate dissenters.
ISLAMABAD, March 20, 2012 (Balochistan Times): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice President Dr Shireen Mazari on Monday admitted that differences were emerging between the top party leaders and said that there was a debate and dissension within the Party meetings through which a consensus would be evolved.