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disagreement

[dis-uh-gree-muhnt] / ˌdɪs əˈgri mənt /
NOUN
dispute, quarrel
Synonyms
STRONGEST
animosity antagonism argument bickering clash conflict controversy debate difference discord dissent disunity division feud fight friction hostility misunderstanding opposition spat split squabble strife tension wrangle
STRONG
altercation atmospherics breach break contention contest cross-purposes dissidence disunion hassle rupture variance vendetta words
WEAK
clashing divisiveness falling out ill feeling ill will jarring
Antonyms
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accord agreement concord concurrence friendship harmony juncture peace understanding
WEAK
acquiescence likeness sameness similarity
NOUN
difference, unlikeness
Synonyms
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clash discrepancy disparity divergence inconsistency
STRONG
discordance disharmony dissimilarity dissimilitude divergency diversity incompatibility incongruity incongruousness variance
WEAK
disaccord disharmonism
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agreement consistency harmony sameness similarity
STRONG
compatibility
WEAK
acquiescence likeness peace

Example Sentences

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“We have a temporary disagreement, but I think that the relationship between the U.S. and Spain is closer than ever,” Sánchez told the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

This helps explain why disagreement in these settings can feel less like a difference of opinion and more like a breach of reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

At that point in the hearing, the family members in the room shook their heads in disagreement.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Perley believes observations of this unusual supernova could help resolve the disagreement.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

“Let’s table that disagreement for now and focus on the problem at hand.”

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.