Synonyms for dissent

Synonyms for (noun) dissent

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 for (verb) dissent

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


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