English dictionary
dissent
nounPronunciation
dɪˈsɛnt
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
noun
- a difference of opinion
noun
- (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
verb
- withhold assent
verb
- be of different opinions
verb
- express opposition through action or words
Example sentences
he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion
Several Republicans dissented
I beg to differ!
She disagrees with her husband on many questions
dissent to the laws of the country