DISSENTING (FROM) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

dissenting (from)

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Definition of dissenting (from)

present participle of dissent (from)

as in objecting (to)

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opposing

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Hahn said that the opposing viewpoints could have been more thoroughly debated, had the project been subject to CEQA review.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The majority of Paxton’s rally focused on religion, cutting costs of living and opposing Democratic nominee James Talarico.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026

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