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5	[[caption-width-right:350:''War (The First Discord)'' by De Scott Evans]]
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7	->''"Men often hate each other because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don't know each other; they don't know each other because they cannot communicate; they cannot communicate because they are separated."''
8	-->-- '''[[UsefulNotes/CivilRightsMovement Martin Luther King, Jr.]]'''
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10	As the old saying goes, "''Can't we all just get along?''"
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12	Because HumansAreBastards, this means that they all hate each others' guts, and that's one of the things to make a sure-fire CrapsackWorld. Here are common tropes about characters who don't get along at all.
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14	A super-index to CivilUnrestTropes. Compare HatredTropes and RivalryTropes. Contrast FriendshipTropes and PeaceTropes. For the family version, see DysfunctionalFamilyIndex. For the romantic version, see DysfunctionalRomanceIndex.
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16	See FrenemyTropes if it combines enmity with friendship.
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18	[[JustForFun/IThoughtItMeant Nothing to do with]] [[https://discord.com Discord the chat client]]. Or with the ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' character.
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20	!!These tropes do not like each other at all:
21	[[index]]
22	[floatboxright:
23	'''Categories:'''
24	+ ArchEnemy
25	+ BetrayalTropes
26	+ FrenemyTropes
27	+ RivalryTropes
28	]
29	* AbileneParadox: Even when the group agrees on something, it causes trouble--because they somehow picked the choice that no one actually wanted.
30	* AbsurdlyDividedSchool: A school is divided into a number of groups and said groups antagonize each other.
31	* AchillesInHisTent: A member of the team quits the group after a disagreement with them. They come back in the end.
32	* AllWomenHateEachOther: Women either openly or secretly dislike each other, even when they're supposed to be friends or at least in good terms.
33	* AnimalJingoism
34	** CatDogDichotomy: Cats and dogs are always at odds.
35	** PetsVersusStrays: Pets and stray animals don't see eye to eye.
36	* ArgumentOfContradictions: "It's not!" "It's too!"
37	* AppleOfDiscord: When an important object causes everyone to fight each other over it.
38	* ArtifactOfAttraction: A valuable artifact causes a fight between characters.
39	* AthensAndSparta: Two rival or warring factions are neighboring cities, countries, or ideals.
40	* BelligerentSexualTension: Two characters hate each other despite secretly liking each other.
41	* BickeringCouplePeacefulCouple: One couple argues with each other in contrast to the other couple who gets along perfectly.
42	* BigotVsBigot: Two bigots hate each other's guts.
43	* BigScrewedUpFamily: The family not only hates each other, but are also trying to kill each other.
44	* BlendedFamilyDrama: Friction in a new family unit comprised of two parents with kids from previous relationships.
45	* BrokenBase: The fanbase can never agree on anything.
46	* CainAndAbel: Two siblings hate each other.
47	* ChainedHeat: When opposed characters are chained together.
48	* ChaoticCarRide
49	* ChildSupplantsParent: Conflict between a parent and a child, where the trigger is another parent (example: a son hates his father because he murdered his mother).
50	* ClashingCousins: Two cousins hate each other.
51	* CockFight: Two guys fight over a girl.
52	* CommunityThreateningConstruction
53	* TheComplainerIsAlwaysWrong: The one person who disagrees is portrayed as being in the wrong.
54	* ConflictBall: They fight and argue with each other because the plot requires it.
55	* ConflictKiller: Someone who suddenly interrupts the conflict of others, [[EnemyMine causing the others to join forces against the former.]]
56	* ContemptCrossfire: Moderates are hated by the opposition and the extremists of their own side.
57	* CooperationGambit: Two enemies make a deal with each other without ending their conflict.
58	* CustodyBattle: Conflict ensues when a couple gets divorced and can't agree who should get custody of the children.
59	* CycleOfRevenge: Everyone is trying to kill each other out of revenge.
60	* DebatingNames: Characters argue over what to name something.
61	* DestructiveRomance: Two romantic partners have a destructive relationship.
62	* DissensionRemorse: Two or more characters feel bad over their in-fighting.
63	* DislikesTheNewGuy: One character doesn't like the newcomer for some reason.
64	* DivideAndConquer: When a villain gets his enemies fighting each other instead of him.
65	* DividedWeFall: Dissension between the heroes gets in the way stopping the villain.
66	* DivineConflict: Gods who fight each other.
67	* DragonsVersusKnights: Dragons and knights are traditional enemies.
68	* DysfunctionalFamily: A family who can't get along.
69	* ElderlyFutureFantasy: A character has a dream or fantasy, where they and others are elderly and having their present-day conflicts continue into old age.
70	* ElvesVersusDwarves: Elves and dwarves rarely get along.
71	* EnemyCivilWar: Two evil factions are fighting each other.
72	* EnemyMine: Two enemies team up against someone they hate more.
73	* EscalatingWar
74	* FamilyDrama: Conflict between family members.
75	* FandomRivalry: Two different fanbases don't get along with each other.
76	* FantasticRacism: Prejudice between fictional races or species.
77	* FeudEpisode: An episode about two characters, usually friends, fighting each other.
78	* FeudingFamilies: Families that hate each other.
79	* FightingTheLancer: TheHero gets into a fight with TheLancer.
80	* FireForgedFriends: Two enemies become friends due to circumstances.
81	* FlameWar: People argue on the internet.
82	* FriendsAreChosenFamilyArent: A character is close to their friends. Their family, on the other hand...
83	* FriendshipFavoritism: The hero's friends fight over who is his best friend.
84	* FriendshipStrainingCompetition: Friends start fighting as the result of a competition.
85	* FriendsTurnedRomanticRivals: Friends start fighting over a shared love interest.
86	* FriendVersusLover: Conflict between the character's best friend and their LoveInterest.
87	* ForeverWar: A war that goes on... [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin forever]].
88	* FormerlyFriendlyFamily: Family members end up fighting each other.
89	* FurAgainstFang: Werewolves vs vampires.
90	* GameNightFight: When characters play board games (or similar activities) that end in bad fights.
91	* GirlsVsBoysPlot: Boys and girls battle for supremacy.
92	* TheGloriousWarOfSisterlyRivalry: A smart sister and a pretty sister who fight.
93	* GoldFever
94	* GunStruggle
95	* HateAtFirstSight: Two characters hate each other in their first meeting.
96	* HatePlague: Everyone hates each other because of an unknown force.
97	* HeadbuttingHeroes: Two heroes who hate each other.
98	* HeavenVersusHell: The forces of heaven and hell are portrayed as being in constant conflict with one another
99	* HeroRivalBaddieTeamUp: A hero, a rival and an enemy have to fight together against a big bad in common.
100	* HiddenDisdainReveal: A character declares they always hated another character, usually during a falling out.
101	* HostilityOnTheSet: Two or more actors clash with each other, or with the director.
102	* AHouseDivided: When characters turn against each other when they should be working together.
103	* HypocriticalHeartwarming: Standing up for someone because you want to be the only one to antagonize them.
104	* IDontLikeYouAndYouDontLikeMe: ...but we have to work together to a common goal whether we like it or not.
105	* InterserviceRivalry: Two government agencies have bad blood.
106	* ItsPersonal: When a character antagonizes another due to a motive.
107	* ItsPersonalWithTheDragon: TheHero has a vendetta against the villain's second-in-command.
108	* JurisdictionFriction: Conflict between different law-enforcement agencies.
109	* KeepingTheEnemyClose: One character keeps an eye on an enemy instead of keeping a distance from them.
110	* LetsYouAndHimFight: Two heroes fight each other due to misunderstanding.
111	* LightningGlare: You know they hate each other when streams of lighting comes back and forth when they glare at each other.
112	* LikeAnOldMarriedCouple: A character points out how two friends argue a lot.
113	* TheMasochismTango: Two characters who are supposed to be lovers want to murder each other.
114	* MeatVersusVeggies: Meat-eaters and greens-eaters are depicted as adversarial, with no grey area in between.
115	* MediationBackfire: Two quarreling characters put aside their differences by targeting the peacemaker.
116	* NemesisAsCustomer: It's hard to get along with the customer when you usually hate them.
117	* NeverBringAFriendToAnAudition: Two friends fight or fall out due to one landing a role that the other one wanted.
118	* NiceJobBreakingItRivals: Two characters fight over an object until the object gets broken, damaged, or destroyed.
119	* NoAccountingForTaste: Two lovers don't get along. Why are they still together?
120	* NoSympathyBetweenMooks: The villain's henchmen don't like each other.
121	* OppositesAttractRevenge: A LoveTriangle leads to a feud between two rival love interest.
122	* OuthumblingEachOther: When trying to let the other person have their way just results in further argument.
123	* OvercomeTheirDifferences: When two partners learn to end their conflict.
124	* PlayingNiceForNow: Two enemies put on an act that they are getting along.
125	* PoorCommunicationKills: Sometimes, lack of communication can cause conflict and hostility between the characters.
126	* PrisonersDilemma
127	* PropertyLine: Two neighbors find out the fence between their land is in the wrong place. Conflict - and frequently [[PlayedForLaughs hilarity]] - ensue.
128	* QuarrelingSong: A song about characters fighting each other.
129	* RagtagBunchOfMisfits: When a group of complete strangers are paired up to save the world; infighting optional.
130	* RatsInABox: Locking all the perps/prisoners in one room.
131	* RetailRiot: When characters fight over store items.
132	* RightHandVersusLeftHand: Two parties from the same side succumb to infighting thanks to poor communication.
133	* TheRival: A character who shares enmity with TheHero for some reason, but isn't necessarily the main villain.
134	** RivalFinalBoss: When the end of the rivalry becomes the final battle.
135	** RivalTurnedEvil: When his rivalry with the hero becomes more antagonistic.
136	* RoommateDrama: Roommates who have trouble living together.
137	* ShoutingFreeForAll
138	* SiblingRivalry: Siblings who don't get along.
139	* SillyReasonForWar: Characters fighting each other for trivial reasons.
140	* SlapSlapKiss: Couples fight before kissing each other.
141	** KissKissSlap: Couples kissing before fighting each other.
142	* SmallTownRivalry: Characters of different towns loathe each other.
143	* SomebodyDoesntLoveRaymond: A character realizes that there is someone who doesn't like him.
144	* StandingBetweenTheEnemies: A character stands between two other characters who are fighting.
145	* TearApartTugOfWar: Two or more characters are fighting over an object, tugging it back and forth until it rips or breaks.
146	* TeethClenchedTeamwork: Two characters hate each other despite working together.
147	* TerritorialComicRelief: When a group's PluckyComicRelief feels threatened by another comedic character.
148	* ThermostatTamperTantrum: Two or more people argue about adjusting a thermostat.
149	* ThisIsMyChair: This is my chair! Not yours! Beat it!
150	* ThisIsMySide: This is my side, and that's your side! Stay in your side!
151	* TokenEvilTeammate
152	* TooMuchAlike: Two characters are have trouble getting along because of their similar personalities.
153	* TrappedWithTheTherapySession: Some poor soul is stuck with a feuding pair as they work out their issues.
154	* ViciousCycle: Bad events occur regularly.
155	* VitriolicBestBuds: Two friends who argue and bicker with each other.
156	* VolleyingInsults: Two characters trading insults at each other.
157	* WeAreStrugglingTogether: Conflict and tension between voluntary movements gets in the way of defeating the BigBad.
158	* WeUsedToBeFriends: ...but now we hate each other's guts!
159	* WithFriendsLikeThese: Two friends who antagonize each other to the point that it's impossible to even call them friends.
160	[[/index]]

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