Synonyms of dissenting

Verb


1. dissent, disagree, differ, dissent, take issue

usage: withhold assent; "Several Republicans dissented"

2. protest, resist, dissent, oppose, controvert, contradict

usage: express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country"

3. disagree, differ, dissent, take issue

usage: be of different opinions; "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"

Adjective


1. dissentient, dissenting(prenominal), dissident, negative (vs. affirmative)

usage: disagreeing, especially with a majority

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