DISSENTS Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word dissents. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||
