Synonyms for

Dissident

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

Definition

A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.

Synonyms & similar words

heterodox dissenting heretical objector dissentient protester contestant dissenter rebel opponent protester dissenter opposer insurgent objector heretic nonconformist maverick agitator malcontent radical subversive renegade mutineer revolutionary separatist anarchist iconoclast

Example sentences

  1. The dissident refused to obey the government's orders.
  2. Many people saw him as a dissident because he had different beliefs than the majority.
  3. The country's leaders were afraid of the dissidents and tried to silence them.
  4. The dissident was praised by his supporters for his bravery.
  5. The dissidents organized a protest to demand change.

Quotes

  • The dissident is every human being at those moments of his life when he resigns momentarily from the herd and thinks for himself.
  • The dissident does not operate in the realm of genuine ideas.
  • A society that does not protect its dissidents is not a free society.

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