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dissent
noun
verb
The act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
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dɪˈsɛnt
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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
“He expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion”
verb
Withhold assent
“Several Republicans dissented”
verb
Be of different opinions
“I beg to differ!”
verb
Express opposition through action or words
“Dissent to the laws of the country”
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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
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