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DISSIDENT Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word dissident. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word dissident. (close relations)
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dissenter
nounn
noun

• a person who dissents from some established policy

objector
nounn
noun

• a person who dissents from some established policy

heretic
nounn
noun

• a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church

• a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion)

malcontent
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who is discontented or disgusted

adjective satellite

• discontented as toward authority

nonconformist
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• not conforming to some norm or socially approved pattern of behavior or thought

noun

• someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct

• a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England

adjective satellite

• not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion

opponent
nounn
noun

• a contestant that you are matched against

• someone who offers opposition

adjective satellite

• characterized by active hostility

rebel
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

• `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

• someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

verb

• take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

• break with established customs

renegade
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw

• a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

adjective satellite

• having deserted a cause or principle

verb

• break with established customs

revolutionary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to or characteristic or causing an axial or orbital turn

• relating to or having the nature of a revolution

• advocating or engaged in revolution

noun

• a radical supporter of political or social revolution

adjective satellite

• markedly new or introducing radical change

protestor
nounn
noun

• One who protests, either singly or in a public display of group feeling.

• One who protests a bill of exchange, or note.

contestant
nounn
noun

• a person who participates in competitions

• a person who dissents from some established policy

dissentient
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• (of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England

• disagreeing, especially with a majority

dissenting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• disagreeing, especially with a majority

heretical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards

heterodox
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards

protester
nounn
noun

• a person who dissents from some established policy

• someone who participates in a public display of group feeling

Best Hypernyms For DISSIDENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dissident, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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