Synonyms of dissented

dissented

verb

past tense of dissent

as in disagreed

to have a different opinion

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disagreed
• objected
• differed
• protested
• argued
• opposed
• resisted
• contrasted
• nonconcurred
• clashed
• debated
• countered
• conflicted
• took issue
• contested
• collided
• quarreled
• disputed
• bickered
• fell out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• concurred
• agreed
• assented
• accepted
• complied
• consented
• acquiesced
• deferred
• acceded
• subscribed
• associated
• affiliated
• cooperated
• allied
• collaborated
• sided
• compromised
• got along
• colluded
• came round

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dissented

Perhaps the most unexpected aspect of Monday’s ruling was that Chief Justice John Roberts dissented. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

Leaders announcing decisions the group made during a private retreat day at their annual summit, held this year in Palau, said the island nation of Nauru — which has had warmer ties to China in recent years — dissented from the statement of concern. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Chief Justice John Roberts and the court's three liberal justices dissented. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026

At its most recent meeting in July, three members dissented from the decision to hold the rate steady. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Gomez dissented and criticized the FCC for making the decision behind closed doors, with no public docket or call for public comments. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

The three liberal justices dissented from the Supreme Court's ruling. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

The three liberals, all Democratic appointees, dissented in two separate opinions. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

DeCiccio joined Commissioners Craig Russell and Kris Cruzada to pass it, while Commissioners Elizabeth Ingram and Warren Lindsey dissented. — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026