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English noun: dissent

1. dissent (communication) (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority


SamplesHe expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion.


Broader (hypernym)objection


Domain categoryjurisprudence, law

2. dissent (communication) a difference of opinion


Broader (hypernym)disagreement

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


Synonymsobjection, protest


Broader (hypernym)resistance


Narrower (hyponym)boycott, demonstration, direct action, manifestation, walkout


English verb: dissent

1. dissent (communication) withhold assent


SamplesSeveral Republicans dissented.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)differ, disagree, dissent, take issue


Antonymsacquiesce, assent, accede

2. dissent (social) express opposition through action or words


SamplesDissent to the laws of the country.


Synonymsprotest, resist


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)contradict, controvert, oppose


Narrower (hyponym)arise, demonstrate, march, rebel, rebel, renegade, rise, rise up, strike, walk out

3. dissent (communication) be of different opinions


SamplesI beg to differ!.
She disagrees with her husband on many questions.


Synonymsdiffer, disagree, take issue


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Somebody ----s


Narrower (hyponym)clash, contradict, contravene, dissent, negate


Antonymsagree, concur, concord, hold









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