dissidence

noun
UK: /ˈdɪsɪdəns/
US: /ˈdɪsɪdəns/

  1. Disagreement with the methods or ideas of a political party, government, etc.

    1. His dissidence was not welcomed by the leader.
    2. The growing dissidence within the party threatened to split it apart before the election.

  2. Public expression of opposition to official policy.

    1. She showed dissidence by protesting.
    2. The government cracked down on any signs of dissidence, fearing a widespread revolt.

  3. A difference of opinion; dissent.

    1. There was dissidence in the group.
    2. Despite the apparent unity, pockets of dissidence remained within the organization.

Synonyms

dissent opposition disagreement objection resistance defiance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dissidence" in English means: Disagreement with the methods or ideas of a political party, government, etc., Public expression of opposition to official policy., A difference of opinion; dissent..

The phonetic transcription of "dissidence" is /ˈdɪsɪdəns/ in British English and /ˈdɪsɪdəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dissidence": dissent, opposition, disagreement, objection, resistance, defiance.

Example usage of "dissidence": "His dissidence was not welcomed by the leader.". More examples on the page.