DISSENTING (TO) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

dissenting (to)

verb

Definition of dissenting (to)

present participle of dissent (to)

as in objecting (to)

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opposing

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His greater concern is that even a militarily weak pact could encourage opposing alignments to harden.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, residents are organizing a petition opposing the home and are pushing for the operation to be shut down or relocated.

— Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

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