dissents (from)

verb

present tense third-person singular of dissent (from)
as in objects (to)

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  1. opposes
  2. hates
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  • The Libra Sun opposes Neptune across your career and home zones, making ambition look especially attractive while the personal cost remains hazy.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In 2016, he was endorsed as Senate candidate by the Australian Liberty Alliance, a right-wing group that opposes Muslim immigration.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
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  • Apparently, Whoopi hates group threads but is a great one-on-one texter.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Mimikyu hates bright sunlight and prefers to stay in dark, hidden places.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Dissents (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissents%20%28from%29. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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