Contradistinction and Dissension

Contradistinction

Contradistinction noun - A distinction drawn on the basis of contrast.

Dissension and contradistinction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dissension" instead a noun "Contradistinction".

Dissension

Dissension noun - A lack of agreement or harmony.

Contradistinction and dissension are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contradistinction" instead a noun "Dissension".

Nearby Word: dissent
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