Synonyms of dissonance
42 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for dissonance is cacophony. Other synonyms of dissonance are controversy, brawl, quarrel, altercation and quibble. The opposite of dissonance is consonance.
Synonyms and similar words for dissonance
nounA harsh, discordant combination of sounds.
- cacophonyA mix of discordant sounds; dissonance.
nounA state of disagreement or conflict.
- discordanceDiscordance of sounds; dissonance.
- discordAn inharmonious combination of simultaneously sounded tones; a dissonance.
- disharmonyThe absence of harmony or concordance.
- disjunction
- dispute
- argumentA verbal dispute; a quarrel.
- argy-bargyA noisy disagreement, often with some fighting.
- altercationAn angry or heated dispute.
- contention
- barney
- bawl out
- blue
- brawlA disorderly argument or fight, usually with a large number of people involved.
- clash
- conflict
- controversyA debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.
- debate
- difference
- ding-dong
- disagreement
- disputation
- disunionSeparation (disintegration) of a union; lack of union where union would be desirable.
- dustupAn argument or dispute.
- face-off
- falling out
- feud
- fight
- flite
- hassle
- issue
- palaverDisagreement.
- quarrelA dispute or heated argument (especially one that is verbal).
- quibbleAn argument or objection based on an ambiguity of wording or similar trivial circumstance; a minor complaint.
- row
- spat
- squabble
- tangle
- threap Scotland
- tiff
- wrangle
- bobbery datedA squabble; a tumult; a noisy disturbance.
Opposite of dissonance
nounA harsh, discordant combination of sounds.
- consonanceHarmony; agreement; absence of discordance.
- concordance
- concord
Meaning of dissonance
- noun A harsh, discordant combination of sounds.
- noun Conflicting notes that are not overtones of the note or chord sounding.
- noun A state of disagreement or conflict.
dissonance in other languages
Questions about synonyms of dissonance
- What is another word for dissonance?
- Dissonance has 42 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cacophony, controversy, brawl, quarrel, altercation, quibble and argument.
- What is the opposite of dissonance?
- The opposite of dissonance is consonance.
- What does dissonance mean?
- Dissonance means a harsh, discordant combination of sounds.
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