Discord
/ˈdɪskɔːrd/
Definitions
2 meaningsLack of agreement or harmony; conflict.
/ˈdɪskɔːrd/
Lack of agreement or harmony.
The political debate was filled with discord.
💡 Simply: Imagine two friends always arguing. They have 'discord', meaning they don't get along and have disagreements, like when you can't agree on what to watch on TV.
👶 For kids: When people or things don't agree or get along, that's called discord.
More Examples
There was a lot of discord between the siblings.
The discordant sounds in the orchestra annoyed the audience.
How It's Used
"The constant bickering created discord within the family."
"The jarring notes produced a feeling of discord."
To cause disagreement or conflict.
/dɪˈskɔːrd/
The politician's rhetoric was intended to discord the nation.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone stirring up trouble. They might 'discord' a group of friends by telling secrets and causing arguments.
👶 For kids: To make things not get along or fight, that's to discord them.
More Examples
His comments threatened to discord the team.
The rumors discorded the friendship.
How It's Used
"The politician's inflammatory speech was designed to discord the public."
Idioms & expressions
sow discord
To create or spread disagreement and conflict.
"The spy was accused of sowing discord among the rebels."
a source of discord
Something that causes disagreement or conflict.
"His constant complaints were a source of discord in the office."
From Middle English *discord*, from Old French *descort* (disagreement, conflict), from Vulgar Latin *discordia*, from Latin *discordia* (disagreement, dissension), from *discors* (disagreeing, at variance).
The word 'discord' has been used since the 13th century to describe strife and disagreement.
Memory tip
Think of a broken 'chord' - that creates 'discord'.