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dissent
[dih-sent]
verb (used without object)
to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed byfrom ).
Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
to disagree with the methods, goals, etc., of a political party or government; take an opposing view.
to disagree with or reject the doctrines or authority of an established church.
noun
difference of sentiment or opinion.
disagreement with the philosophy, methods, goals, etc., of a political party or government.
separation from an established church, especially the Church of England; nonconformity.
dissent
/ dɪˈsɛnt /
verb
to have a disagreement or withhold assent
Christianity to refuse to conform to the doctrines, beliefs, or practices of an established church, and to adhere to a different system of beliefs and practices
noun
a difference of opinion
Christianity separation from an established church; Nonconformism
the voicing of a minority opinion in announcing the decision on a case at law; dissenting judgment
Other Word Forms
- dissenter noun
- dissenting adjective
- dissentingly adverb
- nondissenting adjective
- undissenting adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of dissent1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
If more than two of the nine jurors dissent, then the accused is found not guilty.
In the interest of suppressing dissent, the administration and its allies in Congress and in state government are hobbling every corner of American life, from politics to sports and entertainment.
The administration uses government authority to suppress dissent and silence critics, pressuring tech companies to remove apps tracking ICE activities and shut down organizing platforms.
Pill’s comments suggest he will vote to leave the key rate unchanged, as he did when dissenting against the majority in August.
The Uganda Law Society said Mr Sebuufu's ordeal had not been an isolated case, but was "part of a systematic campaign to silence dissent and crush the aspirations of people yearning for freedom".
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When To Use
Dissent can be a noun meaning disagreement, as in I voiced my dissent, or a verb meaning to disagree, as in The judge is expected to dissent. Descent is a noun that means the act of moving downward (descending), a downward movement, or downward movement in general.The two words are pronounced exactly the same.Perhaps the best way to remember the difference between the two is to think about what related words mean and how they’re spelled. Words related to dissent involve agreement or disagreement and end with -sent, including assent and consent.Words related to descent involve movement and are spelled with sc, including descend, ascent, ascension, and transcend.Here’s an example of dissent and descent used correctly in a sentence.Example: There was dissent among the climbers about whether they should attempt the descent during the storm.
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