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Dissent

  1. noun

    the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

    Similar: protest, objection

  2. noun

    (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority

    “he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion”

  3. verb

    express opposition through action or words

    “dissent to the laws of the country”

    Similar: protest, resist

  4. verb

    be of different opinions

    “I beg to differ!”

    Similar: disagree, differ, take issue

Word family

dissented · dissenting

Words that mean the same

Disagree and Oppose

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Word parts

dis-