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DISSENTED Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word dissented. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word dissented. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for DISSENTED

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opposed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• being in opposition or having an opponent

challenged
adjectiveadj
noun

• a demanding or stimulating situation

• a call to engage in a contest or fight

• questioning a statement and demanding an explanation

• a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

• a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

verb

• take exception to

• issue a challenge to

• ask for identification

• raise a formal objection in a court of law

contradicted
verbv
verb

• be in contradiction with

• deny the truth of

• be resistant to

• prove negative; show to be false

defied
verbv
verb

• resist or confront with resistance

• elude, especially in a baffling way

• challenge

differed
verbv
verb

• be different

• be of different opinions

disagreed
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• be of different opinions

• be different from one another

diverged
verbv
verb

• move or draw apart

• have no limits as a mathematical series

• extend in a different direction

• be at variance with; be out of line with

objected
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

• the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

• (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon

• the focus of cognitions or feelings

• (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer

verb

• express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

• be averse to or express disapproval of

protested
verbv
noun

• a formal and solemn declaration of objection

• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

• the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

verb

• utter words of protest

• express opposition through action or words

• affirm or avow formally or solemnly

resisted
verbv
verb

• elude, especially in a baffling way

• stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

• express opposition through action or words

• withstand the force of something

• resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

• refuse to comply

disagree
verbv
verb

• be of different opinions

• be different from one another

protest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a formal and solemn declaration of objection

• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

• the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

verb

• utter words of protest

• express opposition through action or words

• affirm or avow formally or solemnly

differ
verbv
verb

• be different

• be of different opinions

objection
nounn
noun

• the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

• the speech act of objecting

• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

• (law) a procedure whereby a party to a suit says that a particular line of questioning or a particular witness or a piece of evidence or other matter is improper and should not be continued and asks the court to rule on its impropriety or illegality

refute
verbv
verb

• overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

• prove to be false or incorrect

reject
verbv
noun

• the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality

verb

• not accept something given or offered

• not accept as true

• deem wrong or inappropriate

• reject with contempt

• resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

• refuse entrance or membership

• dismiss from consideration or a contest

resist
verbv
verb

• elude, especially in a baffling way

• stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

• express opposition through action or words

• withstand the force of something

• resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

• refuse to comply

take exception
verbv
verb

• raise a formal objection in a court of law

take issue
verbv
verb

• be of different opinions

Best Hypernyms For DISSENTED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dissented, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
contradict controvert differ disagree disagreement dissent objection oppose resistance
Phrases (1)
take issue

Alternatives for OPPOSED

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