Definitions

1. noun

open disagreement or conflict, especially among people who were previously friendly or harmonious

“The company’s leadership team faced dissention over the new marketing strategy.”

2. noun

a state of disagreement or conflict within a group

“The dissention within the party’s ranks threatened its chances of winning the election.”

3. verb

to cause or express disagreement or discontent

“The news article’s criticism of the government dissented from the official narrative.”