Clash and Dissent

Clash

Clash verb - To be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably.
Usage example: a parent's idea of proper dress often clashes with a teenager's

Dissent is a synonym for clash in conflict topic. In some cases you can use "Dissent" instead the word "Clash" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like disagreement, disagree.

Nearby Words: clashing, clashed

Dissent

Dissent noun - A lack of agreement or harmony.
Usage example: considerable dissent within the party's rank and file

Clash is a synonym for dissent in conflict topic. Sometimes you can use "Clash" instead the word "Dissent" as a noun or a verb.

How words are described

public public clash public dissent
open open clash open dissent
massive massive clash massive dissent
internal internal clash internal dissent
Other adjectives: major, possible.
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