Synonyms for

Dissenting

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

Definition

Disagreeing or differing in opinion or belief.

Synonyms & similar words

disagree dissentient dissent resist protest takeissue agree differ assent dissident disagreeing opposing objecting resisting challenging protesting refusing rebelling contrasting diverging deviating digressing departing conflicting contradicting denying disputing questioning doubting misbelieving

Synonyms by register

Formal

disagreeing nonconformist contrary opposing

Informal

out of step not on board on a different page rocking the boat

Literary

heretical iconoclastic rebellious

Antonyms

agreeing concurring approving assenting acquiescing supporting accepting

Common collocations

  • dissenting opinion
  • dissenting voice
  • dissenting view
  • dissenting group
  • dissenting vote
  • dissenting opinion of the court
  • dissenting party

Word family

noun dissent
verb dissent
adjective dissentient
adverb dissentingly

Usage note

Often used in legal contexts, 'dissenting opinion' refers to a judge's disagreement with the majority decision. It implies a formal disagreement rather than casual opposition.

Example sentences

  1. The dissenting members of the jury refused to agree with the verdict.
  2. The students were punished for dissenting against the school's uniform policy.
  3. The politician faced criticism from his own party members for dissenting on an important issue.
  4. The scientists had dissenting opinions about the cause of the problem.
  5. The dissenting voices of the workers were ignored by the management.

Quotes

  • The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it to be always kept alive. -Thomas Jefferson
  • Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots. -Barbara Ehrenreich
  • There is no dissenting voice when the barometer falls. -John Ray

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