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Dissension vs Discreet - What's the difference?

dissension | discreet |

As a noun dissension

is an act of expressing dissent, especially spoken.

As an adjective discreet is

respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic.

dissension

English

Noun

  • An act of expressing dissent, especially spoken.
  • Strong disagreement; a contention or quarrel; discord.
  • * 1843 , E.A.Poe,
    • The natural scenery of America has often been contrasted, in its general features as well as in detail, with the landscape of the Old World—more especially of Europe—and not deeper has been the enthusiasm, than wide the dissension , of the supporters of each region.

    discreet

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic.
    • With a discreet gesture, she reminded him to mind his manners.
    John just doesn't understand that laughing at Mary all day is not very discreet .
  • Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.

    • Usage notes

    * Do not confuse with discrete .

    Derived terms

    * discreetly * discretion

    Anagrams

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