Synonyms: objection, dissent, protest
Definition: the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
Similar words: resistance
Definition: group action in opposition to those in power
Synonyms: dissent
Definition: a difference of opinion
Similar words: disagreement
Definition: the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing
Synonyms: dissent
Definition: (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
Usage: he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion
Similar words: objection
Definition: the speech act of objecting
Synonyms: dissent
Definition: withhold assent
Usage: Several Republicans dissented
Similar words: differ, disagree, dissent, take issue
Definition: be of different opinions
Usage: I beg to differ!; She disagrees with her husband on many questions
Synonyms: dissent, resist, protest
Definition: express opposition through action or words
Usage: dissent to the laws of the country
Similar words: oppose, contradict, controvert
Definition: be resistant to
Usage: The board opposed his motion