dissent (from)

verb

Definition of dissent (from)next
as in to object (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissent (from)
  1. oppose
  2. hate
  3. loathe
Verb
  • Those opposed to these ideas say that young people really didn't vote for Trump because of these innovations.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The other side: Democratic leadership opposed the bill but did not formally whip against it, according to a notice sent out by House Minority Whip Katherine Clark's (D-Mass.) office.
    Andrew Solender, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of oppose
Verb
  • Everyone knows that person—the one who hates their job but deals with it by planning the next big trip.
    Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Sadly, my youngest sister is rude and hates me, too.
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of hate
Verb
  • Like them or loathe them, Red Bull’s teams have room to grow competitively, and Klopp can use his strategy and spirit to set that disruptive bull in motion.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • So unless a surprise team surfaces — and that sometimes happens when stars are available — finding the right fit will be challenging, especially because the Heat loathes the idea of taking back inferior players, bad contracts and a bunch of draft picks in this type of transaction.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of loathe
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Thesaurus Entries Near dissent (from)

dissenters

dissent (from)

dissentient

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“Dissent (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissent%20%28from%29. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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