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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  • The bill is also opposed by organizations representing technology and broadband companies as well as gas station convenience store operators.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • Activists opposing the company’s plans include civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of oppose
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  • Stacy claims to hate him for constantly putting her second to the game.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 July 2026
  • By Saabira Chaudhuri, Bloomberg Polystyrene — the plastic America loves to hate — wants a second chance.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Definition of hate
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  • Some still come to pick a fight over Lincoln as a uniter or a divider, a figure to be lauded or loathed, or connect Lincoln to modern divides.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • But the real irony is that the British have teamed up with the Indigenous Seneca population, who loathe the French.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 July 2026
Definition of loathe
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