rift

Definition

A crack in the workplace team morale—the metaphorical chasm that develops when colleagues stop getting along. Could also be that literal awkward silence during meetings when disagreement becomes impossible to ignore.

Example Usage

The rift between the sales and product teams was never fully resolved despite the mediation session.

Source: Merriam-Webster via Free Dictionary API

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