Transcription
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [dih-sent]
- /dɪˈsɛnt/
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [dih-sent]
- /dɪˈsɛnt/
Definitions of dissented word
- verb without object dissented 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 dissented to disagree with the methods, goals, etc., of a political party or government; take an opposing view. 1
- verb without object dissented to disagree with or reject the doctrines or authority of an established church. 1
- noun dissented difference of sentiment or opinion. 1
- noun dissented dissenting opinion. 1
- noun dissented disagreement with the philosophy, methods, goals, etc., of a political party or government. 1
Information block about the term
Origin of dissented
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
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Dissented
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dissented 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.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
dissented usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dissented
noun dissented
- conflicted — unable to decide between opposing feelings or views
- protested — an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation.
- boned — having had the bones removed from it
- disaccorded — Simple past tense and past participle of disaccord.
- hassled — a disorderly dispute.
verb dissented
- disagreed — to fail to agree; differ: The conclusions disagree with the facts. The theories disagree in their basic premises.
- opposed — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- rebelled — a person who refuses allegiance to, resists, or rises in arms against the government or ruler of his or her country.
- disputed — to engage in argument or debate.
- differed — 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.
Antonyms for dissented
noun dissented
- consented — to permit, approve, or agree; comply or yield (often followed by to or an infinitive): He consented to the proposal. We asked her permission, and she consented.
- accorded — to be in agreement or harmony; agree.
- sanctioned — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
verb dissented
- agreed — If people are agreed on something, they have reached a joint decision on it or have the same opinion about it.
- accepted — Accepted ideas are agreed by most people to be correct or reasonable.
- approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
- joined — to bring in contact, connect, or bring or put together: to join hands; to join pages with a staple.
- assented — to agree or concur; subscribe to (often followed by to): to assent to a statement.
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with d
- Words starting with di
- Words starting with dis
- Words starting with diss
- Words starting with disse
- Words starting with dissen
- Words starting with dissent
- Words starting with dissente
- Words starting with dissented