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
  • Yoon's party called for his removal on Friday, although the party remained formally opposed to impeachment.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of oppose
Verb
  • Views of the 47th president, from the ground up Love him or hate him — most folks seem to do one or the other — Trump promises a highly consequential and potent presidency.
    Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Love it or love to hate it, Love Actually has become an annual must-watch, wrapping romance, humor, and a little holiday heartbreak into one very cozy package.
    Janey Tracey, EW.com, 29 Nov. 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)

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“Dissent (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissent%20%28from%29. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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