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discord

[dis-kawrd, dis-kawrd]

noun

  1. lack of concord or harmony between persons or things.

    marital discord.

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  2. disagreement; difference of opinion.

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  3. strife; dispute; war.

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  4. Music.an inharmonious combination of musical tones sounded together.

  5. any confused or harsh noise; dissonance.



verb (used without object)

  1. to disagree; be at variance.

discord

noun

  1. lack of agreement of harmony; strife

  2. harsh confused mingling of sounds

  3. a combination of musical notes containing one or more dissonant intervals See dissonance concord

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. (intr) to disagree; clash

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • undiscording adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of discord1

First recorded in 1200–50; Middle English noun descorde, discorde, from Anglo-French, Old French descort, descorde, from Latin discordia, derivative of discord-, stem of discors “discordant,” from dis- dis- 1 + cord-, stem of cors “h𲹰”
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of discord1

C13: from Old French descort, from descorder to disagree, from Latin 徱ǰ, from discors at variance, from dis- 1 + cor heart
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“We will not abide by fear tactics to support extreme political agendas that aim to stoke fear and spread discord in our city.”

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But an interview with his father, as well as legal filings in San Bernardino County Superior Court, offer a window into the discord that shadowed Bartkus’ upbringing.

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As discord spread through the department, Luna weighed in.

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That same success though planted the seeds of future discord as the squad was not improved dramatically and departures, Toni Kroos especially, were not replaced adequately.

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But behind the bold statements, the smiles, handshakes and the occasional hug, there are potential sources of discord and disharmony which could surface in the years to come.

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