Helen's forum experienced an irreconcilable schism over whether to use one or two oven mitts.
Source: tatoeba (830754)
Schism
/ˈskɪzəm/
Synonyms for "schism" (87 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (18)
Strong matches (26)
Related words (43)
fissurefracturegroupheresyheterodoxymisbeliefnonconformismnonconformityoffshootopen ruptureorderorganizationpartypersuasionrattingrecall of ambassadorsreligious orderrentriftrupture
Adjective(1 words)
propagating tear
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: split, affiliation, alienation, apostasy, betrayal.
- Sentence evidence is available for schism, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "schism".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "schism"
Keep "schism" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "schism" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "schism", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "schism" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesMore specific
5 entriesGreat SchismProtestant Reformationchurch schismorganizational schismpolitical schism
Collocations
6 entrieschurch schismdeep schismlongstanding schismmajor schismpolitical schismschism between factions
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
8 total sentences available.
The community underwent a schism.
Source: tatoeba (10709488)
It is the 8th of June of 2013. There have been repeated attempts at reforming Esperanto throughout its history. It began with the Ido schism in 1907. But all attempts have failed because they steered away from the nearly perfect artistic balance of the original. The original really has balance. So, Esperanto lives on despite that there exist what reform-minded people would think are imperfections. Almost everyone prefers the genuine Esperanto.
Source: tatoeba (10718901)
Amid speculation that the party is headed for a schism, participants at the meeting resolved to maintain the party's unity and integrity.
Source: tatoeba (12111959)
Showing 4 of 8 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "schism"?
Closest matches include split, affiliation, alienation, apostasy, betrayal.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "schism"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.