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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  • Congressional leaders are scrambling to find a solution to averting a looming government shutdown after President-elect Donald Trump killed a bipartisan stopgap measure Wednesday by ordering Republicans to oppose it.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Pushback on the horizon Shocking no one, the multibillion-dollar fossil fuel industry that profits from the sales of gas-burning vehicles staunchly opposes California’s recent rules.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of oppose
Verb
  • 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
  • One who hates raisins and one who’s afraid of the wind.
    Armond White, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of hate
Verb
  • Maureen loathed that her daughter had married a commoner, and a Jew at that.
    Negar Azimi, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
  • But despite making the World Series this year, the Bronx Bombers have faced roster turmoil in recent years, while continuing to employ a manager, Aaron Boone, now loathed by many fans.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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 26 Dec. 2024.

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