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DISSENTS Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word dissents. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word dissents. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for DISSENTS

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contradicts
verbv
verb

• be in contradiction with

• deny the truth of

• be resistant to

• prove negative; show to be false

declines
verbv
noun

• change toward something smaller or lower

• a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline

• a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

• a downward slope or bend

verb

• grow worse

• not accept as true

• show unwillingness towards

• grow smaller

• go down

• fall in value

• inflect for number, gender, case, etc.

demurs
verbv
noun

• (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings

verb

• object to

• enter a demurrer

differs
verbv
verb

• be different

• be of different opinions

disagrees
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• be of different opinions

• be different from one another

disputes
nounn
noun

• a disagreement or argument about something important

• coming into conflict with

verb

• take exception to

• have a disagreement over something

diverges
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

opposes
verbv
verb

• be against; express opposition to

• fight against or resist strongly

• contrast with equal weight or force

• set into opposition or rivalry

• act against or in opposition to

• be resistant to

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 DISSENTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dissents, 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 CONTRADICTS

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