I. noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
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political
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It was in no sense a revival of the political dissent symbolised by Cromwellian puritanism.
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The party will continue to assert itself and severely punish political dissent .
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Chapter 5 looks at attempts to explain violent political dissent and the surge of revolutionary movements.
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Chapter 6 compares efforts to explain the origins, characteristics, and impact of non-violent political dissent and social movement activity.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Anti-war dissent was increasing by the time Nixon took office.
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During the Prime Minister's speech there were several murmurs of open dissent from the crowd.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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And the entire team were warned about their over-enthusiastic appealing and shows of dissent .
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At no time, however, did they use such draconian measures to stifle dissent .
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Bodie ignored the sounds of dissent .
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Chapter 5 looks at attempts to explain violent political dissent and the surge of revolutionary movements.
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If dissent is voiced, self-appointed mind-guards apply verbal and non-verbal pressure to isolate dissenters.
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Ministers might justly argue that in this case the dissent is also politically ambiguous, given the diverse support for the amendment.
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No dissent from or criticism of Kim Il Sung, his tenets, or his decisions was permitted.
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The Communist authorities have done nothing less than silence all public dissent .
II. verb
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Blair would be wise to listen to some of the dissenting voices in his party.
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No one dared dissent from the official party line.
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The decision was supported by almost everyone. Baldwin was the only one to dissent .
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Another dissented from the final figure, holding out for a lower award.
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I respectfully dissent and would reverse.
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Justice Frank Murphy dissented separately and voted to affirm the conviction.
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Romer L.J., at p. 652, did not dissent but expressed a doubt.
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That ratification depends on Parliament only dissenting in legally ambiguous ways?
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The barrister member, Miss Anne Rafferty, dissented.
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We do not dissent from that proposition.