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dissenter

noun as in dissident

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In the lead-up to the Iraq War in 2003, dissenters were warned to be careful of what they said, lest they risk being seen as terrorist sympathizers.

From Salon

Hitler and Stalin enforced rigid ideological conformity and unleashed ruthless violence against dissenters.

From Salon

Authorities have jailed dissenters and broken up coup attempts.

The amendments process is wrapping up and Republican Senate leadership are conversing and negotiating with their dissenters to get the necessary number of votes.

From BBC

The only dissenter on the CDC vaccine panel, Dr. Cody Meissner of Tufts Children’s Hospital, called the move unjustified.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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