1
as in discord
a lack of agreement or harmony
considerable dissent within the party's rank and file
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2
as in dissention
departure from a generally accepted theory, opinion, or practice
the church reacted to any form of dissent by promptly excommunicating its proponents
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as in to disagree
to have a different opinion
anyone who dissented was encouraged to speak out while they had the chance
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Recent Examples of dissent
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Implementing leadership training that teaches how leaders can regulate their emotions and attune to their employees can help cultivate a higher quality team climate that encourages honest feedback, dissent, and discussion of errors, which promotes innovation.
—Ellen Choi, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Mkhaimar Abusada, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Fed Governor Christopher Waller dissented from the decision to change plans for the central bank’s securities holdings.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In a dissent, U.S. Circuit Judge Rachel Bloomekatz argued that a plain reading of the VPPA indicates Salazar should count as a consumer.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Implementing leadership training that teaches how leaders can regulate their emotions and attune to their employees can help cultivate a higher quality team climate that encourages honest feedback, dissent, and discussion of errors, which promotes innovation.
—Ellen Choi, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Verb
But far from signaling a short-term weakness, Netanyahu’s security shake-ups have merely removed dissenting voices.
—Mkhaimar Abusada, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Fed Governor Christopher Waller dissented from the decision to change plans for the central bank’s securities holdings.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissent
Noun
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There's no discord between he and I, which is great.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Today, that might show up as withdrawing at the slightest hint of discord.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the post-debate poll, the percentage of those who disagreed with trans inclusion jumped to 90%, while those who agreed with it dropped to 6%, and the undecided dropped to 3%.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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On a macro level, Booth and Malone disagreed on several things.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Before becoming pope, Benedict, a Bavarian, was head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, responsible for confronting heresy.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Bishops, who were the heads of the central churches in cities and supported by the emperors, met together in several general – ecumenical – councils to condemn heresies and assign authority more clearly.—
Joanne M. Pierce,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Weiner’s take on the band novel was partially influenced by real-life musicians, the author says: The strife between members of Fleetwood Mac, which fueled their iconic songs.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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All of the women in this show have seen so much strife, but this baby was born in hell.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Popularized in the 1950s by actors Audrey Hepburn and Jean Seberg as part of a visual rejection the long locks of their bombshell counterparts—and a want of European sophistication—pixie cuts have remained a symbol of nonconformity.—
Tish Weinstock,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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This demand for nonconformity reflects a broader narrative rooted in American history, where risk-taking and resilience have been essential to the nation’s identity.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes,
6 Nov. 2024
Noun
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The club said a meeting would be held with fans but even that caused friction, with more letters and messages being published to ensure that was held.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Even with the friction that had festered more than ever this season, this was an extraordinary stance to take.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The biographical drama is inspired by the lives of Brazilian activist Eunice Paiva and her politician husband Rubens, who was murdered for his dissidence toward the military dictatorship of 1970s Brazil.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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The beats amplify his dissidence.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
15 Oct. 2024
Noun
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The pope's Easter message included a call for an end to conflicts in the Middle East, Europe and Africa.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2025
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There are volunteer opportunities, a teen club, and during the current conflict, the Hesed has become a hub for delivering tons of humanitarian aid, trauma care, and kinship.—
Maria Zimina,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Dissent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissent. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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