disengagement separation uncoupling break detachment divorce division unemployment joblessness redundancy avocation idleness keeping disinterest disinterestedness indifference neutrality distance nonpartisanship disagreement dispute disaccord contestation disputation dissension dissention discord dissent remonstrance misunderstanding difficulty conflict clash contention debate disharmony clashing disunion objection truce peace armistice ceasefire calm respite accord moratorium agreement cessation reconciliation detente détente harmony surrender retreat concord tranquillity tranquility quiet cooperation compromise harmonize harmonise entente compatibility stillness dismissal axing discharge firing layoff ousting release removal sacking banishment cashiering chop expulsion openness inaction inactivity indolence inertia inutility laziness passivity repose rest stoppage uselessness dormancy stagnation inertness shiftlessness slothfulness torpidity torpor immobility sloth