DISSENT (TO) Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

dissent (to)

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Definition of dissent (to)

as in to object (to)

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oppose

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This was a leftism distinct from Marxism and later communism, but nonetheless opposed to the state, the capitalist class, and clericalism.

— Ed Simon, JSTOR Daily, 7 Oct. 2026
Polling conducted by the Associated Press/NORC last year shows that more Americans oppose the current biannual clock change than those who support it—47% compared to just 12%.

— Chantelle Lee, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

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dissent (to)

dissert

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