What's the difference between discord and fight?

How is discord different from fight?

How do I use discord in a sentence?

Can discord describe group arguments?

Is discord a common word?

Is discord common in academic writing?

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discord

/ˈdɪskɔːd/

IELTSAcademic

noun

A state of disagreement or conflict among people or groups; argument.

They live in discord about money.
A discord of ideas filled the room.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: discord suits serious disagreement better than casual fight. Unlike conflict, it often feels personal rather than structural; choose discord for tense group relations, not large-scale disputes.

In other languages

Spanish: Discordia
Japanese: 不和
Korean: 불화
Vietnamese: Sự bất hòa
Chinese: 不和

Etymology

Not selected

Common phrases

in discordlive in discordwithout discorda discord of opinions

Synonyms

strife tension rift division disagreement

Related words

clash conflict quarrel dispute argument

Frequently asked questions

Is discord formal or informal?: Is discord formal or informal?
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How do I use discord in a sentence?: Can discord describe group arguments?
Is discord a common word?: Is discord common in academic writing?