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What is another word for Dissent? – 140 Dissent Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    disagreement opposition protest objection disapproval rebellion nonconformity defiance resistance disobedience insubordination discord strife controversy argument debate criticism censure condemnation repudiation rejection refusal denial demur exception dissentience disaffection uncooperativeness contrariness recalcitrance intransigence obstinacy stubbornness fractiousness contentiousness argumentativeness

    Meaning of Dissent

    According to Merriam-Webster, dissent refers to a disagreement or opposition, especially with a prevailing opinion or decision

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines dissent as the act or state of disagreeing or withholding assent, especially from a majority decision or opinion
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes dissent as a strong disagreement or opposition, especially to a decision or opinion

    Example Uses

    • The judge's dissent from the majority opinion highlighted the complexity of the case
    • The politician's dissent from the party's platform sparked a heated debate
    • The activist's dissent from the government's policy led to her arrest and imprisonment
    • The scientist's dissent from the prevailing theory led to a new discovery
    • The student's dissent from the school's rules resulted in her expulsion

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    agreement consent approval acceptance acquiescence compliance obedience conformity cooperation harmony unanimity consensus assent concurrence concord accord unity solidarity cohesion cooperation compliance submission surrender capitulation deference subservience servility obsequiousness

    Related Nouns

    disagreement opposition protest rebellion nonconformity defiance resistance disobedience insubordination discord strife controversy argument debate criticism censure condemnation repudiation rejection refusal denial demur exception dissentience disaffection uncooperativeness

    Related Verbs

    disagree oppose protest rebel defy resist disobey refuse deny demur except dissent disaffection cooperate argue debate criticize censure condemn repudiate reject refuse relinquish abandon

    Related Adjectives

    disagreeable oppositional rebellious defiant resistant disobedient insubordinate discordant argumentative critical condemnatory repudiative rejective denial demurring exceptional dissenting disaffected uncooperative argumentative contentious fractious intransigent obstinate stubborn contrarian