dissidence
Noun: 1. Disagreement, especially with an established authority or government: The act or state of holding or expressing opinions that differ from, and often oppose, those of a ruling power, political system, or official doctrine. It implies a refusal to conform or assent. 2. Political or intellectual dissent: The condition of being at variance with the prevailing or officially held views, often involving public protest or criticism.
Dissidence is an uncountable noun. It describes a state or condition of disagreement, not a single act. It is most commonly used in political, religious, or ideological contexts to describe opposition to authority. - It is often followed by a prepositional phrase starting with "within" (e.g., dissidence within the party) or "against" (e.g., dissidence against the regime). - It carries a formal tone and is typically used in academic, journalistic, or historical writing.
- The writer was imprisoned for his dissidence against the authoritarian regime.
- There were signs of growing dissidence within the ruling party over the new policy.
- The history of the movement is a history of dissidence and struggle for free expression.
- Intellectual dissidence was ruthlessly suppressed during that era.
- "To foster/suppress/crush dissidence": These verbs are commonly used with to describe the promotion or, more often, the forceful elimination of disagreement.
- The government's primary goal was to suppress any form of political dissidence.
- "A voice of dissidence": Refers to a person or entity that publicly expresses disagreement.
- The newspaper became a lone voice of dissidence in a controlled media landscape.
- Dissident (noun/adjective): A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state. (e.g., ).
- Dissenting (adjective): Holding or expressing opinions that are at variance with those commonly or officially held. (e.g., ).
- Dissent: The expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held. (Very close synonym, often interchangeable).
- Nonconformity: Failure or refusal to conform to a prevailing rule or practice.
- Heresy: Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (or other) doctrine.
- Disagreement: Lack of consensus or approval.
- Conformity: Compliance with standards, rules, or laws.
- Assent: The expression of approval or agreement.
- Orthodoxy: Authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice.
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disagreement; especially disagreement with the government
