1
as in discord
a lack of agreement or harmony
considerable dissent within the party's rank and file
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as in dissention
departure from a generally accepted theory, opinion, or practice
the church reacted to any form of dissent by promptly excommunicating its proponents
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as in to disagree
to have a different opinion
anyone who dissented was encouraged to speak out while they had the chance
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Recent Examples of dissent
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
In Washington, protests near the U.S. Capitol drew hundreds bearing signs and shouting dissent.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
That those debates are fully psychologically safe, even for the newest directors, the dissenting opinions, these kinds of things.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 3 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Trump has mostly vanquished voices of dissent within the Republican Party, which was once dominated by national security hawks who called for tough stances against Russia.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
In Washington, protests near the U.S. Capitol drew hundreds bearing signs and shouting dissent.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
Verb
Justice Jackson dissented, arguing that the emergency relief was unwarranted, as the government did not demonstrate sufficient urgency.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
That those debates are fully psychologically safe, even for the newest directors, the dissenting opinions, these kinds of things.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissent
Noun
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Yet the tense meeting that preceded that decision highlighted the discord and division at the top of French football.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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This latest chapter in discord began in mid-December, during finals, in the aftermath of two days of relatively quiet pro-Palestinian protest at Bobst Library, the tall, blocky sandstone building overlooking Washington Square.—
Ginia Bellafante,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd disagreed with the call and fans at the McKale Center center booed loudly.—
Jenna West,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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But one commenter disagreed with the assertion that making kids pay rent sets them back.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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Ambrose’s writings on scripture and heresy, as well as his hymns, had a profound influence on Western Christian theology; since his death, he has been venerated as a saint.—
Joanne M. Pierce,
The Conversation,
28 Jan. 2025
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Some critics deemed the set an act of heresy, an affront to folk music propriety.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Jan. 2025
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Will the wannabe dictator in the U.S. achieve these same goals without the violent civil strife? — Phyllis Zatlin, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Imperiling research The impact of the Trump administration’s efforts to slash research funding to universities would be devastating.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Food and energy can be quite volatile and influenced heavily by circumstances such as weather, disease, supply chain challenges and global strife.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
12 Feb. 2025
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This demand for nonconformity reflects a broader narrative rooted in American history, where risk-taking and resilience have been essential to the nation’s identity.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes,
6 Nov. 2024
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The nonconformity factor produced a surprisingly realistic result.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
30 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Squishy cushions can help absorb shock and prevent friction, Dr. Ung says.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2025
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As proposed, the framework creates friction in the very U.S.-India tech cooperation that will be vital to countering China’s global tech influence.—
Janet Egan,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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If Trump’s first Presidency was characterized by widespread revolt, his second term has so far been defined by the lack of dissidence.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
The New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2025
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Although Iran is brimming with dissidence, no coherent resistance movement has emerged.—
Eric S. Edelman,
Foreign Affairs,
13 Apr. 2020
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Creating collaborative spaces encourages open dialogue, reduces potential conflicts and ensures team members properly get to know each other.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The 4-1/2-hour meeting in Riyadh marked a crucial moment - the first time that U.S. and Russian officials have sat down together to discuss ways to halt the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War Two.—
Humeyra Pamuk and Pesha Magid,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Dissent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissent. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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