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discord

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
discord /ˈdɪsˌkoɚd/ noun
plural discords
discord
/ˈdɪsˌkoɚd/
noun
plural discords
Learner's definition of DISCORD
formal
[noncount] : lack of agreement between people, ideas, etc.不一致;意见分歧
: an unpleasant combination of musical notes不和谐的音调
[count]
[noncount]
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 14977 COCA: 14756

discord

1 of 2

noun

dis·​cord ˈdi-ˌskȯrd How to pronounce discord (audio)
1
a
: lack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
… must we fall into the jabber and babel of discord while victory is still unattained? Sir Winston Churchill
b
: active quarreling or conflict resulting from discord among persons or factions : strife
marital discord
discord between the two parties
2
a music
(1)
: a combination of musical sounds that strikes the ear harshly
(2)
: dissonance
The song ends on a discord.
b
: a harsh or unpleasant sound

discord

2 of 2

verb

dis·​cord ˈdi-ˌskȯrd How to pronounce discord (audio)
di-ˈskȯrd
discorded; discording; discords
Choose the Right Synonym for discord

discord, strife, conflict, contention, dissension, variance mean a state or condition marked by a lack of agreement or harmony.

discord implies an intrinsic or essential lack of harmony producing quarreling, factiousness, or antagonism.

a political party long racked by discord

strife emphasizes a struggle for superiority rather than the incongruity or incompatibility of the persons or things involved.

during his brief reign the empire was never free of civil strife

conflict usually stresses the action of forces in opposition but in static applications implies an irreconcilability as of duties or desires.

the conflict of freedom and responsibility

contention applies to strife or competition that shows itself in quarreling, disputing, or controversy.

several points of contention about the new zoning law

dissension implies strife or discord and stresses a division into factions.

religious dissension threatened to split the colony

variance implies a clash between persons or things owing to a difference in nature, opinion, or interest.

cultural variances that work against a national identity

Example Sentences

Noun The city has long been known as a scene of racial intolerance and discord. The song ends on a discord. Verb the evangelist's lavish lifestyle discords with his professed religious beliefs
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Discussing politics, especially these days, is a surefire way to create discord. Kimberly Janson, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 With no branch of government unscathed, the discord risks sowing distrust in the White House, the Congress and the Supreme Court. Lisa Mascaro, Chron, 13 Aug. 2022 With no branch of government unscathed, the discord risks sowing distrust in the White House, the Congress and the Supreme Court. Lisa Mascaro, ajc, 12 Aug. 2022 Many such pages weaponize the Asian community’s anxiety and fear during the coronavirus pandemic, frequently post violent videos without proper context or unearth old incidents to stoke racial discord. Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2022 The discord that began with Unite the Right continues to reverberate. Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 The shift to longtermism, and the movement’s new proximity to wealth and power—developments that were not uncorrelated—generated internal discord. Gideon Lewis-kraus, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 Nashville's city council was wracked by political discord on holding the event. Bill Glauber, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2022 If the metal rings harmoniously with the piano note, all is well; the least flaw will result in a discord. Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2022
Verb
Buckel’s situation has led to discord within the Republican caucus. Pamela Wood, baltimoresun.com, 21 Dec. 2021 If frustrated by his or her lack of success, the friendly play could lead to discord with kids. Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 6 May 2021 The losses haven't led to discord but simply frustration. Dana Gauruder, Detroit Free Press, 24 Feb. 2020 Brad Stevens is a superb coach, and there was a crucial addition in Kemba Wallker, a deadly shooter who fosters harmony, not discord, among his teammates. Bruce Jenkins, SFChronicle.com, 7 Dec. 2019 Trump said Iran cannot be trusted to stick to the accord, and that the agreement fails to address Iran's missile program or its contribution to discord in the Middle East. Hannah Wiley, USA TODAY, 2 May 2018 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English descorde, discord, from Anglo-French descorde, from Latin discordia, from discord-, discors — see discord entry 2

Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French descorder, from Latin discordare, from discord-, discors discordant, from dis- + cord-, cor heart — more at heart

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of discord was in the 13th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 14977 COCA: 14756
discord

noun

ADJECTIVE | ... OF DISCORD | VERB + DISCORD | PHRASES ADJECTIVEinternal內部的不和family, marital, relationship (NAmE) 家庭/夫妻/關係不和睦political, social政治上的/社會上的不和... OF DISCORDhint, note些許不和;有點兒不和A note of discord surfaced during the leaders' meeting.領導人會議期間浮現出不和之音。VERB + DISCORDcause, create, sow引起不和;產生不和;挑撥離間avoid避免不和PHRASESa source of discord不和的根源The contrasts between rich and poor nations are a source of discord.國家之間貧富分化是糾紛的根源。

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