discord

/ˈdɪskɔːd/noun

A lack of agreement or harmony between people or things.

Example sentences

“Money troubles sowed discord within the family.”
“Years of discord between the neighbors began with an argument over a fence.”

Capitalized, it names a popular chat app, but the common noun means conflict. 'Sow discord' is the fixed phrase.

Synonyms for discord

conflict
disagreement
friction
strife

Antonyms

harmony
agreement

Related words

cacophonyAn unpleasant, jarring mix of many noises at once.consensusGeneral agreement among the members of a group, or the way of making decisions that aims for such agreement.dissonanceAn unpleasant clash of sounds that do not blend well together.discordantClashing rather than fitting together in harmony or agreement.discreditDamage done to the reputation of a person, family, or institution, or someone or something that causes such damage.disdainA feeling that someone or something is beneath you and deserves no respect.