Dissension
Dissension noun - A lack of agreement or harmony.
Usage example: religious dissension threatened to split the colony
Nearby Word: dissent
Peace
Peace noun - Peaceful coexistence.
Usage example: can't we all just live in peace?
Dissension is an antonym for peace.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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Foreshadowing: The Diplomacy intro mentions "dissension" in the TEC between those who want to launch a massive counterattack and those who fear this is "going to far" and would rather stay on the defensive while they try for peace.
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