discord vs severance

discord

noun
  • An inharmonious combination of simultaneously sounded tones; a dissonance. 

  • Any harsh noise, or confused mingling of sounds. 

  • Tension or strife resulting from a lack of agreement; dissension. 

  • Lack of concord, agreement or harmony. 

verb
  • To untie things which are connected by a cord. 

severance

noun
  • A separation. 

  • The act of severing or the state of being severed. 

  • A severance payment. 

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