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
  • 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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