Dissent Definition & Meaning

dissent
noun
  1. (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
  2. a difference of opinion
  3. the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
verb
  1. withhold assent; "Several Republicans dissented"
  2. express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country"
  3. be of different opinions; "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"

Synonyms for dissent

objection noun

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest the speech act of objecting the act of protesting

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protest noun

a formal and solemn declaration of objection; "they finished the game under protest to the league president

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resist verb

elude, especially in a baffling way; "This behavior defies explanation" stand up or offer resistance to somebody or

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"Dissent" in song lyrics

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  • "Ain't ClearChannel - know they ain't supportin' dissent"
    Paris f/ Dead Prez — Sheep to the Slaughter
  • "Our freedom kissed the French for their political dissent"
    Sage Francis — The Buzz Kill
  • "keep a cautious defense, as some kids are taught to dissent"
    Tonedeff (Chico & The Man) f/ Deacon — No Hope

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What does dissent mean?
(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion" a difference of opinion the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent withhold assent; "Several Republicans dissented" express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country" be of different opinions; "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"
What part of speech is dissent?
Dissent is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does dissent have?
Dissent has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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