Synonyms: divergence, disagreement, discrepancy, variance
Definition: a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
Usage: a growing divergence of opinion
Similar words: difference
Definition: the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
Usage: there are many differences between jazz and rock
Synonyms: disagreement
Definition: the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing
Similar words: speech act
Definition: the use of language to perform some act
Synonyms: disagreement, dissension, dissonance
Definition: a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
Similar words: conflict
Definition: a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests
Usage: his conflict of interest made him ineligible for the post; a conflict of loyalties