dissent
A verb meaning to hold or express opinions that differ with those previously held or accepted.
dissent (synonyms)
A verb meaning to hold or express opinions that differ with those previously held or accepted
consensus
A noun that is a majority of opinion; a general agreement.
consensus (synonyms)
accord, consent, harmony, unanimity
noteworthy
An adjective that describes something as deserving of or attracting attention especially because of some special excellence.
noteworthy (synonyms)
conspicuous, evident, exceptional
semiautonomous
An adjective that describes a political entity as partially independent or self-governed
antithesis (synonyms)
contradictory, contrary, contrast
omnipotent
An adjective used to describe something with unlimited power and authority similar to that of a god.
omnipotent (synonyms)
almighty, divine, godlike, mighty
speculate
A verb meaning to form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence.
speculate (synonyms)
conjecture, theorize, hypothesize
tenacious
an adjective meaning holding fast; keeping a firm hold
tenacious (synonyms)
cohesive, determined, forceful
ambivalence
a noun meaning uncertainty or fluctuation, especially when caused by inability to make a choice or by a simultaneous desire to say or do two opposite or conflicting things
ambivalence (synonyms)
doubt, hesitancy, hesitation
immaculate
an adjective meaning perfectly clean, neat, or tidy
immaculate (synonyms)
bright, exquisite, flawless
cursory
an adjective meaning done or made quickly
cursory (synonyms)
offhand, perfunctory, random
atone
a verb meaning to do something good as a way to show that you are sorry about something bad
atone (synonyms)
apologize, redeem, absolved
rhetoric
a noun that means the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing
surreptitious (synonyms)
clandestine, covert, furtive
rhetoric (synonyms)
hyperbole, oratory, address
intrepid
an adjective meaning feeling no fear; very bold or brave
intrepid (synonyms)
courageous, fearless, heroic
incontrovertible
An adjective meaning not able to be denied or disputed.
incontrovertible (synonyms)
indisputable, incontestable, undeniable, irrefutable
versatile
An adjective meaning able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
versatile (synonyms)
adaptable, flexible, all-round, multifaceted
evocative
An adjective meaning bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
evocative (synonyms)
reminiscent, suggestive, redolent
introspective
An adjective meaning the act or process of looking into oneself.
introspective (synonyms)
inward-looking, self-analyzing, self-examining
copious
an adjective used to describe a large quantity or something that is plentiful
copious (synonyms)
ample, extensive, aplenty
surreptitious
an adjective meaning obtained, done or made by stealth; secret or unauthorized
semiautonomous (synonyms)
partly self-governing, partly sovereign, partly free
antithesis
a noun that means opposition, contrast,or direct in opposite
conform
a verb meaning to act in accordance or harmony; to comply
conform (synonyms)
accommodate
comply
obey
faction
a noun meaning a group or clique within a larger group, party, government, or organization
faction (synonyms)
party, sect, clique, coalition, gang
sanction
a verb meaning to authorize or approve
a noun meaning authoritative permission or approval
a noun meaning a threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule
sanction (synonyms)
approval, permission // penalty, punishment
transgression
a noun meaning an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct
transgression (synonyms)
crime, error, fault, infraction
tyrannical
an adjective meaning exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
tyrannical (synonyms)
authoritarian, autocratic, dictatorial, repressive, harsh
deprive
a verb meaning to deny the possession or use of something
deprive (synonyms)
bankrupt, divest, rob, take away
insubordination
noun meaning not obeying authority; refusing to follow orders
insubordination (synonyms)
infringement, defiance, mutiny, rebellion
obstinate
an adjective meaning refusing to change your behavior or ideas
obstinate (synonyms)
adamant, stubborn, determined
subvert
a verb meaning to secretly try to ruin or destroy a government or an established order or authority.
subvert (synonyms)
overthrow, sabotage, undermine, corrupt
omniscient
an adjective meaning knowing everything
omniscient (synonyms)
all-knowing, all-wise, all-seeing
conjecture
a noun meaning an opinion based upon incomplete information
a verb meaning to form an opinion about something on the basis of incomplete information
conjecture (synonyms)
guesswork, hunch, inference, presumtion
alientation
a noun meaning the state or experience of being isolated from a group or an activity to which one should belong or in which one should be involved
alienation (synonyms)
indifference, separation, division, estrangement
sentient
an adjective meaning the ability to feel, see, hear, smell, or taste.
sentient (synonyms)
alert, feeling, perceiving, responsive
consternation
a noun meaning the feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected
consternation (synonym)
amazement, bewilderment, shock, wonder, awe
posthumously
an adverb meaning occurring or continuing after one's death
posthumously (synonyms)
belated, delayed, late
bureaucratic
an adjective meaning relating to the business of running an organization, or government
bureaucratic (synonyms)
authoritative, organizational, regulatory, supervisory
specter
a noun meaning a visible spirit, especially one of a terrifying nature
specter (synonym)
demon, shadow, apparition
reproached
a verb meaning to address someone in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment
reproached (synonyms)
admonish, chide, reprimand, scold, blame, censure
ideology
a noun meaning a system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of political theory or policy
ideology (synonyms)
creed, philosophy, view, principles
surveillance
a noun that means the act of carefully watching someone or something in order to gather information
surveillance
control, examination, inspection, vigilance, supervision