Plural of dissension; disagreements, quarrels, or conflicts between people or groups.
From Latin dissentire (to disagree), from dis- (apart) + sentire (to feel or think). Multiple disagreements or the state of discord.
The word literally means 'thinking apart'—when you disagree with someone, you and they are literally 'feeling differently' about the same thing!
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