discord

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A discord is when people disagree or argue, often loudly and passionately.

When we think about music, we might remember that Discord was also a popular video game platform where gamers could communicate with each other through voice chat. But in this context, discord usually means trouble or unpleasantness caused by disagreements between the players. However, if you look at the name of the company itself, Discord is named after the musical term, which refers to when two notes clash and sound bad together.

In everyday life, people use the word "discord" to describe a problem caused by disagreement or conflict. For example, a discord in a family might mean that everyone is fighting with each other, while a discord between friends could be due to misunderstandings or hurt feelings. The goal of resolving discord is usually to find common ground and work things out so people can get along again.

How common is "discord"?

Word discord is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

noun

  • Lack of concord, agreement, harmony; disaccord.

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