as in to object (to)
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissent (from)
Verb
-
Republicans, who say school security and improving mental health services are the best way to avoid future tragedies, have firmly opposed any new gun control measures.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025 -
Some residents criticized Touchstone, Vice Mayor Joy Smith and Eveillard, who formed a three-person majority on the five-seat board, for supporting a $30,000 raise for themselves while opposing an up-to 5% raise for city staff based on cost of living and merit.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
There are Jews who believe that non-Jews have always hated Jews and always will.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
-
Lies that confuse children, encourage self-destruction, and teach Americans to hate their own country have been allowed to flourish — tearing apart the very fabric of our society.—
Carolyn McKinney,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Seeing the first flakes of the season can be an exciting moment, while others might loathe the thought of early snows being a preview of winter’s shoveling to come.—
Matt Stiles,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
-
And that’s the thing—love it or loathe it, pumpkin spice sneaks its way into our lives one way or another.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Dissent (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissent%20%28from%29. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share