factions

NOUN

group sharing a belief or cause

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bloc clan gang junta minority party sect side wing

STRONG

band bunch cabal camp caucus cell circle clique club coalition combination combine combo concern conclave confederacy conspiracy contingent coterie crew crowd design division entente guild insiders intrigue knot lobby machine mob network offshoot outfit partnership ring schism section sector set team unit

WEAK

pressure group splinter group

Antonyms

STRONG

individual whole

WEAK

agreement conformity entirety peace total unity

NOUN

conflict, strife

Synonyms

STRONG

disagreement discord disharmony dissension disunity division friction quarrelsomeness rebellion sedition tumult turbulence

WEAK

divisiveness infighting

Antonyms

STRONG

accord agreement calm calmness harmony peace

WEAK

conformity entirety total unity whole

Example Sentences

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"There are certainly factions seriously opposed to the talks and to any compromises with the US," said Yale University lecturer Arash Azizi.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

These MPs span Labour factions, generations and ministerial ranks.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

That’s likely to change in Season 3, now that both factions have added key reinforcements.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

While hard-line factions within the Iranian government opposed the deal, they had no other solutions to offer, according to a senior U.S. official.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

As if we don't have enough problems with factions on the inside, we need to worry about what's happening on the street?

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon