had been dissenting

• past perfect progressive

  past perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.

  of dissent.
  dissent

  verb (used without object)

  to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed byfrom ).

Related Words

• discord
• dissension
• disunity
• objection
• opposition
• protest
• resistance
• schism
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