Synonyms of dissents

dissents 1 of 2

noun

plural of dissent

1

as in discords

a lack of agreement or harmony

considerable dissent within the party's rank and file

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discords
• frictions
• conflicts
• discordances
• strifes
• schisms
• wars
• disputes
• divisions
• clashes
• warfares
• dissensions
• disagreements
• dissonances
• altercations
• hostilities
• variances
• contentions
• arguments
• disharmonies
• discordancies
• inharmonies
• disunities
• dissidences
• divides
• fights
• debates
• disunions
• disaccords
• fissures
• quarrels
• bickers
• infightings
• collisions
• brawls
• spats
• competitions
• squabbles
• animosities
• wrangles
• inconsistencies
• incongruities
• antagonisms
• antipathies
• tiffs
• enmities
• incongruences
• run-ins
• inconsistences
• scraps
• rows
• incompatibilities
• fallings-out
• miffs
• rancors
• cold wars
• jars
• ill wills
• inconsonances
• mix-ups
• hassles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreements
• harmonies
• accords
• concordances
• concurrences
• concords
• peaces
• cooperations

2

as in heresies

departure from a generally accepted theory, opinion, or practice

the church reacted to any form of dissent by promptly excommunicating its proponents

Synonyms & Similar Words

• heresies
• schisms
• errors
• nonconformities
• heterodoxies
• defections
• discords
• disagreements
• deviations
• myths
• fallacies
• dissidences
• apostasies
• misconceptions
• falsehoods
• deviances
• scissions
• dissensions
• misbeliefs
• infidelities
• sectarianisms
• separatisms
• unconventionalities
• iconoclasms

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• orthodoxies
• agreements
• conformities
• conformations
• conventionalities

dissents

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of dissent

as in disagrees

to have a different opinion

anyone who dissented was encouraged to speak out while they had the chance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disagrees
• differs
• objects
• protests
• debates
• takes issue
• conflicts
• nonconcurs
• argues
• contrasts
• resists
• opposes
• clashes
• counters
• disputes
• contests
• quarrels
• collides
• bickers
• falls out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• concurs
• assents
• agrees
• consents
• accepts
• complies
• acquiesces
• sides
• defers
• allies
• subscribes
• associates
• affiliates
• compromises
• accedes
• collaborates
• cooperates
• gets along
• comes round
• colludes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dissents

Noun

With no dissents, the justices upheld a state court order requiring the use of a 2022 election map, which favors Republicans in six of the eight districts. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Highly anticipated Despite a raft of conflicting recent statements from policymakers, markets had priced in a better than 90% chance that the FOMC would approve the increase, though there was chatter about the possibility of multiple dissents. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Since his confirmation earlier this year, the central bank has split further on whether inflation is truly transitory; last month’s decision to keep rates steady resulted in the most dissents since 1970. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

No explanation on the decision was included, and no dissents were noted. — Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

The Court did not explain its decision and there were no noted dissents. — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

But today’s Court often divides along stark ideological lines, and the liberals often sound truly distraught in their dissents. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

But three dissents signaled unease by pushing for a rate hike – the most in nearly a decade. — Brandy Hadley, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Often dissents can directionally hint at what the FOMC is thinking. — Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Verb

China dissents There is also tension at the conclusion of the G20 meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

These include rising bond yields, recent hawkish speeches, three July dissents from Fed policymakers and energy pricing remaining generally elevated. — Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026