dissidence

/ˈdɪsədəns/

protest against official policy

dissidence in a sentence

“The government crushed all signs of political dissidence.”

Latin dissidere to sit apart, disagree from dis- apart + sedere to sit

Related Words

recalcitrant

having an obstinately uncooperative attitude

dissent

to hold or express opinions that differ from the majority

demur

to raise doubts or objections; show reluctance

balk

to hesitate or refuse to accept an idea

rebuff

to reject ungraciously; snub

repudiate

to refuse to accept or be associated with