dissent

/dɪsˈɛnt/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

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!”

Synonyms for dissent

• protest
• objection
• resist
• disagree
• differ
• take issue

Antonyms of dissent

• assent

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