Discord
Noun
Definition: Disagreement or lack of harmony between people or things.
Synonyms: Conflict, Strife, Disagreement, Disharmony
Antonyms: Harmony, Agreement, Concord
- The discord between the two political parties led to a government shutdown.
- The family gathering was filled with discord as everyone argued over dinner.
- Think of the word "discord" containing the word "cord," which represents a tie or connection between people. Discord represents the absence of that connection.
Etymology:
The term "discord" originated from Middle English "discorden," from Old French "descorder," based on Latin "discordare" (disagreement), from "discord-," stem of "discordare" (to disagree), from "dis" (apart) + "cord-" (heart).
Historical Usage:The term has been used since Middle English to describe a lack of harmony or agreement between individuals or entities.
Related Idioms:
"In discord with"
Explanation:To be in disagreement or conflict with someone or something.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "discord" with "discordance."
Explanation:"Discord" refers to the state of disagreement or disharmony, while "discordance" refers to the quality of being discordant or inharmonious.