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- [dih-sent]
- /dɪˈsɛnt/
- /dɪˈsent/
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- [dih-sent]
- /dɪˈsɛnt/
Definitions of dissent word
- verb without object dissent to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from): Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision. 1
- verb without object dissent to disagree with the methods, goals, etc., of a political party or government; take an opposing view. 1
- verb without object dissent to disagree with or reject the doctrines or authority of an established church. 1
- noun dissent difference of sentiment or opinion. 1
- noun dissent dissenting opinion. 1
- noun dissent disagreement with the philosophy, methods, goals, etc., of a political party or government. 1
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Origin of dissent
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English dissenten (< Middle French dissentir) < Latin dissentīre, equivalent to dis- dis-1 + sentīre to feel
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Parts of speech for Dissent
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dissent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
dissent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dissent
verb dissent
- contradict — If you contradict someone, you say that what they have just said is wrong, or suggest that it is wrong by saying something different.
- differ — to be unlike, dissimilar, or distinct in nature or qualities (often followed by from): The two writers differ greatly in their perceptions of the world. Each writer's style differs from that of another.
- balk — If you balk at something, you definitely do not want to do it or to let it happen.
- demur — If you demur, you say that you do not agree with something or will not do something that you have been asked to do.
- buck — A buck is a US or Australian dollar.
noun dissent
- opposition — the action of opposing, resisting, or combating.
- disagreement — the act, state, or fact of disagreeing.
- dissension — strong disagreement; a contention or quarrel; discord.
- rebellion — open, organized, and armed resistance to one's government or ruler.
- conflict — Conflict is serious disagreement and argument about something important. If two people or groups are in conflict, they have had a serious disagreement or argument and have not yet reached agreement.
Antonyms for dissent
verb dissent
- consent — If you give your consent to something, you give someone permission to do it.
- assent — If someone gives their assent to something that has been suggested, they formally agree to it.
- concur — If one person concurs with another person, the two people agree. You can also say that two people concur.
- ratify — to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction: to ratify a constitutional amendment.
- sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
noun dissent
- acceptance — Acceptance of an offer or a proposal is the act of saying yes to it or agreeing to it.
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
- approval — If you win someone's approval for something that you ask for or suggest, they agree to it.
- concurrence — Someone's concurrence is their agreement to something.
- harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
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