dissent
verb (used without object)
to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed byfrom ).
am dissenting
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present progressiveof dissent (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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My dissent is different from the others, which is why I am dissenting.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 19, 2011
My dissent is different from all those other dissents, which is why I am dissenting.
From BusinessWeek ● Feb. 16, 2011
