Discord

Noun

Definition: Disagreement or lack of harmony between people or things.

Synonyms: Conflict, Strife, Disagreement, Disharmony

Antonyms: Harmony, Agreement, Concord

Examples:
  • The discord between the two political parties led to a government shutdown.
  • The family gathering was filled with discord as everyone argued over dinner.
Mnemonics:
  • 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:

Origin:

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:

Idiom:

"In discord with"

Explanation:

To be in disagreement or conflict with someone or something.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

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.

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