Meaning & Definition of Dissent in English
English⟶
Dissent
/dɪsɛnt/
noun
1. (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
- "He expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
synonym:
- dissent
2. A difference of opinion
synonym:
- dissent
3. The act of protesting
- A public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
synonym:
- protest,
- objection,
- dissent
verb
1. Withhold assent
- "Several republicans dissented"
synonym:
- dissent
2. Express opposition through action or words
- "Dissent to the laws of the country"
synonym:
- protest,
- resist,
- dissent
3. Be of different opinions
- "I beg to differ!"
- "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"
synonym:
- disagree,
- differ,
- dissent,
- take issue