Synonyms for faction

noun

1. An organized group

   bloc, cabal, contingent, division, combine, party, gang, crew, wing, claque, junta, clique, conclave, conspiracy, intrigue, splinter party, splinter group, set, clan, club, lobby, camp, inner circle, sect, coterie, partnership, cell, unit, mob, Mafia, side, camarilla, machine, tong, band, pressure group, team, machine, ring, knot, circle, concern, sector, guild, Black Hand, Camorra, cadre, schism, entente, outfit*, crowd*, in-group*, bunch*.

2. Tendency to break into warring groups

   dissension, quarrelsomeness, disunity, schism; see disagreement 1.