Synonyms of dissenting

dissenting 1 of 2

adjective

di-ˈsen-tiŋ 

as in dissident

deviating from commonly accepted beliefs or practices

dissenting views were ruthlessly suppressed under the dictatorship

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dissident
• unconventional
• heretical
• out-there
• iconoclastic
• nonconformist
• dissentient
• maverick
• separatist
• heterodox
• unorthodox
• freethinking
• sectarian
• nontraditional
• nonorthodox
• apostate
• renegade
• defecting
• schismatic
• free-spirited

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• orthodox
• conventional
• conformist
• conforming

dissenting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of dissent

as in disagreeing

to have a different opinion

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disagreeing
• objecting
• differing
• opposing
• protesting
• conflicting
• nonconcurring
• contrasting
• arguing
• resisting
• clashing
• debating
• taking issue
• countering
• colliding
• contesting
• bickering
• quarreling
• disputing
• falling out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• concurring
• agreeing
• assenting
• accepting
• complying
• consenting
• deferring
• subscribing
• acceding
• cooperating
• compromising
• collaborating
• acquiescing
• getting along
• siding
• associating
• affiliating
• allying
• colluding
• coming round

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dissenting

Adjective

Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman was the sole dissenting vote. — Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2022

No Russian official who spoke gave a dissenting view. — Nomaan Merchant and Vladimir Isachenkov, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Mar. 2022

Verb

The View From the FCC’s flank The FCC’s aggressive pressure on news networks has infuriated the dissenting member of the commission. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 July 2026

Last December, a majority of commissioners voted for their favorite design by FTL City Hall Partners, with Herbst as the lone dissenting vote. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026