discord
1 of 2noun
dis·cord ˈdi-ˌskȯrd 
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
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 2verb
dis·cord ˈdi-ˌskȯrd
di-ˈskȯrd
discorded; discording; discords
intransitive verb
: disagree, clash
Synonyms
Noun
- conflict
- disaccord
- discordance
- discordancy
- disharmony
- dissension
- dissention
- dissent
- dissidence
- dissonance
- disunion
- disunity
- division
- friction
- infighting
- inharmony
- schism
- strife
- variance
- war
- warfare
Verb
- clash
- collide
- conflict
- disaccord
- jar
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
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 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 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
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
Kids Definition
discord
noun
dis·cord ˈdis-ˌkȯrd
: lack of agreement or harmony : conflict
Money problems caused family discord.
discording
verb
as in conflicting
to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably the evangelist's lavish lifestyle discords with his professed religious beliefs Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- conflicting
- clashing
- colliding
- disaccording
- jarring
- differing
- disagreeing
- combating
- fighting
- combatting
- warring (against)
- battling
- engaging
- dissenting
- grating
- chafing
- jangling
- galling
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- conforming (to or with)
- matching
- according
- fitting
- blending
- corresponding
- harmonizing
- agreeing
- coinciding
- concurring
- assenting