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
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  • On Saturday, the group stormed the city of Homs where the Syrian rebellion began in 2011, also releasing prisoners who had opposed Assad's regime and languished in Syria's infamous jails for years.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • This duo could put legitimate fear into opposing teams and give San Antonio a formidable star duo to contend.
    Matt Levine, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of oppose
Verb
  • One who hates raisins and one who’s afraid of the wind.
    Armond White, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Calming spray Unlike dogs, who often enjoy walks, indoor cats usually hate being taken out of their home environment.
    Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of hate
Verb
  • The raven-haired princess is loathed by the evil queen who just so happens to also be her stepmother.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The bottom line: Love it or loathe it, Chicago's signature spirit seems here to stay.
    Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of loathe
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Thesaurus Entries Near dissent (from)

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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 22 Dec. 2024.

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