Affirmative and Dissentient
Opposite meaning words
Affirmative
Affirmative adjective - Affirming or giving assent.
Usage example: affirmative votes
Dissentient is an antonym for affirmative.
Nearby Words: affirmation, affirmatively
Dissentient
Dissentient adjective - Deviating from commonly accepted beliefs or practices.
Affirmative is an antonym for dissentient.
Nearby Word: dissenter
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