Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

apple-of-discord

Noun

/ˈæp.əl.əv ˈdɪs.kɔːrd/

Definition

A situation or object that causes disagreement or conflict among people.

Examples

The new policy became the apple of discord between the management and employees.
The debate over the budget allocation was the apple of discord in the meeting.
Different opinions about the project direction turned into an apple of discord among team members.

Meaning

The term refers to something that incites disputes, often leading to rivalry or contention, much like the mythological apple that sparked conflict among the goddesses in Greek mythology.