Disaccord — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˌdis-ə-ˈkȯrd/ dis·ac·cord

Meaning & Definition of Disaccord

Disaccord (verb)

  1. clash, disagree

Disaccord (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a lack of agreement or harmony

    "the perennial question of whether there's an irreconcilable disaccord between science and religion"

    similar: conflict, discord, discordance, discordancy, disharmony, dissension, dissent, dissidence, dissonance, disunion, disunity, division, friction, infighting, inharmony, schism, strife, variance, war, warfare
    related: clash, collision, competition, contention, altercation, argument, bicker, brawl, debate, disagreement, dispute, divide, fissure, falling-out, fight, hassle, jar, miff, mix-up, quarrel, row, run-in, scrap, spat, squabble, tiff, wrangle, incompatibility, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness, inconsistence, inconsistency, inconsonance, inharmoniousness, animosity, antagonism, antipathy, cold war, enmity, hostility, ill will, rancor
    opposite: accord, agreement, concord, concordance, harmony, peace
    near: concurrence, cooperation

Disaccord (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably

    "national security measures that disaccord with our cherished right to free expression"

    similar: clash, collide, conflict, discord, jar
    related: battle, combat, engage, fight, war (against), chafe, gall, grate, jangle, differ, disagree, dissent
    opposite: accord, blend, conform (to or with), fit, harmonize, match
    near: agree, assent, coincide, concur, correspond

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disaccord

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disaccord:

conflict, discord, discordance, discordancy, disharmony, dissension, dissent, dissidence, dissonance, disunion, disunity, division, friction, infighting, inharmony, schism, strife, variance, war, warfare, clash, collide, jar

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Disaccord

Words with the opposite meaning of Disaccord:

accord, agreement, concord, concordance, harmony, peace, blend, conform (to or with), fit, harmonize, match

Related Words for Disaccord

collision, competition, contention, altercation, argument, bicker, brawl, debate, disagreement, dispute, divide, fissure, falling-out, fight, hassle, miff, mix-up, quarrel, row, run-in, scrap, spat, squabble, tiff, wrangle, incompatibility, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness, inconsistence

Near Antonyms of Disaccord

concurrence, cooperation, agree, assent, coincide, concur, correspond

Word Forms of Disaccord

Inflections: disaccorded, disaccording, disaccords

Derived words: disaccord (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Disaccord

Middle English disacorden, from Anglo-French desacorder, from desacord disagreement, from des- dis- + acord accord

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Disaccord

What does "Disaccord" mean?

"Disaccord" means clash, disagree. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: clash, disagree. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Disaccord"?

Other words for "Disaccord" include conflict, discord, discordance, discordancy, disharmony, dissension, dissent and dissidence. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disaccord" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disaccord"?

There are 74 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disaccord". Common alternatives include conflict, discord, discordance, discordancy, disharmony, dissension, dissent, dissidence, dissonance and disunion.

What is the opposite of "Disaccord"?

Antonyms of "Disaccord" include accord, agreement, concord, concordance, harmony, peace, blend and conform (to or with). Near antonyms include concurrence, cooperation, agree and assent.

How do you use "Disaccord" in a sentence?

Examples of "Disaccord" in a sentence: "the perennial question of whether there's an irreconcilable disaccord between science and religion"; "national security measures that disaccord with our cherished right to free expression".

Is "Disaccord" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Disaccord" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Disaccord"?

"Disaccord" is pronounced /ˌdis-ə-ˈkȯrd/ and divided into syllables as dis·ac·cord.

What is the origin of the word "Disaccord"?

"Disaccord" comes from Middle English disacorden, from Anglo-French desacorder, from desacord disagreement, from des- dis- + acord accord. First known use: 15th century.