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Dissent

Verb / dɪˈsent / Another word for dissent — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Disagreement or opposition to an opinion, policy, or group.

Synonyms & similar words

objection differ protest resist agree assent takeissue disagree disagreement discord conflict dissension dispute nonconformity protest rebellion resistance objection opposition contradiction difference dissidence challenge distrust mistrust unbelief distrustfulness doubt

Synonyms by register

Formal

disagreement objection protest opposition

Informal

disagree objection protest opposition

Literary

contrary heresy schism

Antonyms

agreement accord harmony concord conformity acquiescence consent

Common collocations

  • express dissent
  • voice dissent
  • dissent from
  • dissenting opinion
  • political dissent
  • religious dissent
  • dissent in the ranks
  • register dissent

Word family

noun dissent
verb dissent
adjective dissenting

Usage note

Dissent often implies a formal or organized disagreement, particularly in political or religious contexts. It can be used as both a noun and a verb.

Example sentences

  1. The board members voiced their dissent during the meeting.
  2. There was a lot of dissent among the students about the new school policy.
  3. The politician faced dissent from his own party members.
  4. The group decided to dissent against the decision made by their leader.
  5. The employees showed their dissent by going on strike.

Quotes

  • Dissent is the highest form of patriotism. - Howard Zinn
  • Dissent is the oxygen of democracy. - Adlai Stevenson
  • The right to dissent is the only thing that makes life tolerable for a thinking person. - William E. Simon

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