DISSENTS Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word dissents. (close relations)
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 |