dis·sent (d -s nt )intr.v. dis·sent·ed, dis·sent·ing, dis·sents 1. To differ in opinion or feeling; disagree. 2. To withhold assent or approval. n.1. Difference of opinion or feeling; disagreement. 2. The refusal to conform to the authority or doctrine of an established church; nonconformity. 3. Law A justice's refusal to concur with the opinion of a majority, as on a higher court. Also called dissenting opinion.
[Middle English dissenten, from Latin dissent re : dis-, dis- + sent re, to feel; see sent- in Indo-European roots.]
dis·sent ing·ly adv. |
dissent Verb 1. to disagree 2. Christianity to reject the doctrines of an established church Noun 1. a disagreement 2. Christianity separation from an established church [Latin dissentire to disagree] dissenter n dissenting adj
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | dissent - (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" | | 2. | dissent - a difference of opiniondisagreement - the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing | | 3. | dissent - the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissentboycott - a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies direct action - a protest action by labor or minority groups to obtain their demands resistance - group action in opposition to those in power demonstration, manifestation - a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature); "there were violent demonstrations against the war" walkout - the act of walking out (of a meeting or organization) as a sign of protest; "there was a walkout by the Black members as the chairman rose to speak" | | Verb | 1. | dissent - withhold assent; "Several Republicans dissented"acquiesce, assent, accede - to agree or express agreement; "The Maestro assented to the request for an encore" | | 2. | dissent - express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country"walk out, strike - stop work in order to press demands; "The auto workers are striking for higher wages"; "The employees walked out when their demand for better benefits was not met" demonstrate, march - march in protest; take part in a demonstration; "Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle" | | 3. | dissent - be of different opinions; "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"dissent - withhold assent; "Several Republicans dissented" clash - disagree violently; "We clashed over the new farm policies" |
dissent noun disagreement, opposition, protest, resistance, refusal, objection, discord, demur, dissension, dissidence, nonconformity, remonstrance dissent from something disagree with, object to, protest against, refuse to accept << OPPOSITE assent
Translations dissent [dɪˈsɛnt] n → disensión f
dissent [dɪˈsɛnt] n → dissentiment m, différence f d'opinion
dissent [dɪˈsɛnt] n → abweichende Meinungen pl
dissent [dɪˈsɛnt] n → dissenso
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