Meaning of the word discord in English

What does discord mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

discord

US /ˈdɪs.kɔːrd/

UK /ˈdɪs.kɔːrd/

Noun

disagreement between people

Example:

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There was much discord among the committee members.

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The decision caused considerable discord within the party.

Synonym:

strife conflict dissension disagreement friction

Synonym:

agreement harmony accord concord unity

lack of agreement or harmony between things

Example:

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The discord between the colors made the painting jarring.

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There was a noticeable discord in the sound of the orchestra.

Synonym:

dissonance cacophony jarring clash incongruity

Synonym:

harmony consonance accord agreement

Verb

to disagree or be in conflict

Example:

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Their opinions often discord on political matters.

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The colors in the painting discord with each other.

Synonym:

clash conflict disagree jar differ

Synonym:

agree harmonize accord

Trademark

a digital communication platform that allows users to communicate via voice calls, video calls, text messaging, and media sharing in private chats or as part of communities called 'servers'

Example:

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We use Discord to coordinate our gaming sessions.

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Join our community server on Discord for updates.

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Related Word:

discordant