APPLE OF DISCORD Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase apple of discord. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for APPLE OF DISCORD
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| conflict | nounn | |||||||
noun • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) • opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests • an incompatibility of dates or events • opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot) • a disagreement or argument about something important verb • be in conflict • go against, as of rules and laws | ||||||||
| contention | nounn | |||||||
noun • a point asserted as part of an argument • a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement • the act of competing as for profit or a prize | ||||||||
| disagreement | nounn | |||||||
noun • a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters • a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions • the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing | ||||||||
| dispute | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a disagreement or argument about something important • coming into conflict with verb • take exception to • have a disagreement over something | ||||||||
| dissension | nounn | |||||||
noun • disagreement among those expected to cooperate • a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters | ||||||||
| strife | nounn | |||||||
noun • lack of agreement or harmony • bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension | ||||||||
