FACTIOUSNESS Synonyms

• 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

• be in conflict

• go against, as of rules and laws

• 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

• 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

• lack of agreement or harmony

• disagreement among those expected to cooperate

• a harsh mixture of sounds

• strife resulting from a lack of agreement

• be different from one another

• a lack of harmony

• disagreement among those expected to cooperate

• a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters

• the act of competing as for profit or a prize

• lack of agreement or harmony

• bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension

• The characteristic of being divisive.