noun
- plural of dissidence; instances or expressions of disagreement, especially with an established government, authority, or dominant opinion
Usage: countable noun; typically used in formal or political contexts
Examples
- The government cracked down on dissidences within the party.
- Historical dissidences often led to major social reforms.
- Intellectual dissidences were common among the university faculty.
- The regime tolerated no dissidences from its official policies.
- Multiple dissidences emerged during the period of political transition.
- Religious dissidences shaped the course of European history.