discord

²dis·cord

verb \ˈdis-ˌkȯrd, dis-ˈ\

Definition of DISCORD

intransitive verb

: disagree, clash

Examples of DISCORD

1. <the evangelist's lavish lifestyle discords with his professed religious beliefs>

Origin of DISCORD

Middle English, from Anglo-French descorder, from Latin discordare, from discord-, discors discordant, from dis- + cord-, cor heart — more at heart

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to DISCORD

Synonyms: collide, conflict, disaccord, clash, jar

Antonyms: accord, blend, conform (to or with), fit, harmonize, match

Related Words: battle, combat, engage, fight, war (against); chafe, gall, grate, jangle; differ, disagree, dissent

Near Antonyms: agree, assent, coincide, concur, correspond

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