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divide vs dissension

dissension vs divide

divide and dissension both are nouns.

divide is a verb but dissension is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
divide Yes No Yes No
dissension Yes No No No
As nouns, dissension is a hypernym of divide; that is, dissension is a word with a broader meaning than divide:
  • divide: a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)
  • dissension: a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
Other hypernyms of divide include disagreement, dissonance.
divide (noun) dissension (noun)
a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems disagreement among those expected to cooperate
a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility) a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
divide (verb) dissension (verb)
perform a division
move or break apart
force, take, or pull apart
make a division or separation
separate into parts or portions
act as a barrier between; stand between
Difference between divide and dissension

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