Defenition of the word dissent
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Defenition of the word dissent
- To express opposition through action or words.
- a difference of opinion
- (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
- withhold assent; "Several Republicans dissented"
- protest, as against a policy; also metaphorically: "His body protested against the harsh training"
- the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
- (law) the difference of one judge''s opinion from that of the majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
- be of different opinions; "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"
- express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country"
- (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
- withhold assent
- be of different opinions
- express opposition through action or words
Synonyms for the word dissent
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- balk
- conflict
- differ
- difference of opinion
- disagree
- disagreement
- discord
- dispute
- dissension
- objection
- oppose
- opposition
- protest
- rebel
- rebellion
- resist
- schism
Similar words in the dissent
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- dissent
- dissented
- dissenter
- dissenter's
- dissenters
- dissenting
- dissents
Hyponyms for the word dissent
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- arise
- boycott
- clash
- contradict
- contravene
- demonstrate
- demonstration
- direct action
- dissent
- manifestation
- march
- negate
- rebel
- renegade
- rise
- rise up
- strike
- walk out
- walkout
Hypernyms for the word dissent
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- contradict
- controvert
- differ
- disagree
- disagreement
- dissent
- objection
- oppose
- resistance
- take issue
Antonyms for the word dissent
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- accede
- acquiesce
- agree
- assent
- comply
- concord
- concur
- consent
- hold
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