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disagreement

[dis-uh-gree-muhnt] / ˌdɪs əˈgri mənt /
NOUN
dispute, quarrel
Synonyms
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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
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discordance disharmony dissimilarity dissimilitude divergency diversity incompatibility incongruity incongruousness variance
WEAK
disaccord disharmonism
Antonyms
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agreement consistency harmony sameness similarity
STRONG
compatibility
WEAK
acquiescence likeness peace

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Justice Samuel Alito wrote a dissent—in a rare disagreement with his usual ally Thomas—joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

“There is no reason this disagreement should become a larger rupture.”

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

But the real meat of the disagreement here is not about parliamentary process.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The original philosophy had four ingredients: freedom of thought, a free market, room for creative disagreement and diversity, and a removal of obstacles to self-development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“I wanted to keep his room ready for when he returned. Even though we had a disagreement, family is family.”

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya

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President Biden's Inaugural Speech (January 2021)

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Part 1 Vocabulary (Unit 1)

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Speaking and Listening - Introductory

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