dissented (from)

past tense of dissent (from)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissented (from)
Verb
  • Teamsters California, which represents 250,000 workers across dozens of industries, strongly opposed the DMV’s move to lift the ban on autonomous trucks.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
  • The ruling marks the latest setback in Carr’s efforts to try dozens of activists who opposed construction of the training center.
    Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • The management team hated the idea of being acquired.
    Louis Mosca, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Many a knave is rich, sleek, and honored, while the just man is poor, hated, and in torment.
    Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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“Dissented (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissented%20%28from%29. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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